Process Technician

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end‑markets. We are searching for a Process Technician for our Tiffin, OH office. This position will report to the Production Manager.

• Monitor and maintain standard cycle times and part quality
• Understand and communicate information from specification sheets, standard routing, B.O.M.s, scrap reports, and quality requirements
• Identify all resins used in molding operations, including regrind and associated usage percentages
• Operate the operator interface “CRT” screen on computer‑controlled presses, including all screens required to control the process
• Establish new processes, perform mold sets, robot programming, and start machines based on settings in Mold Books/QR Code
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of hot‑runner systems, valve gates, and standard sprue molds
• Troubleshoot issues on injection molding machines and robots
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

All (4) shifts A, B, C, D are scheduled on a 2/2/3. This schedule gives you a 3‑day weekend every other week! The schedule pattern consists of four 12‑hour shifts who work two days in a row, get two days off and then work another three days, which results in only 14 working days each month!

• At least 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States of America
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen & authorise background check
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour shift
• Knowledge of operating the following injection molding machines (e.g., Engel, Milacron, Battenfeld, UBE, HPMs)
• Knowledge of Wittman and Servpro robots preferred
• Organised, detail‑oriented, team player with a sense of urgency
• Resourceful, with ability to apply critical problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Applicant must have 2+ years of experience as a process tech in injection molding or similar process
• Follow departmental documentation procedures
• 5S and lock‑out tag‑out experience preferred

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast‑paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401(k), and paid vacation.