Injection Molding Process Technician

Injection Molding Process Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an Injection Molding Process Technician to join our team and contribute to our legacy of over ninety years of industry innovation. Specializing in world-class fiber optic solutions, thermoplastic pedestals, and grade-level vaults, we are committed to providing full network solutions with a focus on efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start injection molding machines, including installing molds, adjusting parameters, and verifying part quality.
• Optimize molding processes to improve cycle time, minimize defects, and enhance productivity.
• Diagnose and resolve processing issues such as flash, short shots, warping, and dimensional inconsistencies.
• Conduct regular process audits and recommend corrective actions.
• Start up and shut down molding machines.
• Operate a forklift to perform mold changes and organize molds.
• Ensure proper documentation of machine settings, process changes, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change, and product completions.
• Execute activities within the scope of approved procedures and set priorities based on production needs.
• Monitor and address scrap production to eliminate root causes.
• Maintain housekeeping standards by 5S in the assigned work area.
• Promote safety, quality, and environmental awareness and requirements in the area of responsibility.
• Identify and resolve issues related to equipment, machines, personnel, process, training, and materials.
• Provide recommendations to engineering for process improvement opportunities.
• Inspect machines hourly to ensure production of acceptable quality parts.
• Accurately report daily shift performances, including safety, quality, labor hours, production tickets, scrap, and first part approvals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Injection Molding.
• Experience in machine start-up and shutdown.
• Knowledge of basic machine functions, plastic injection molding, troubleshooting, mold tooling, mold change, and setup.
• PLC Troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Plastic Injection Molding.
• 5+ years of experience as a Process Technician.
• Related molding plastics processing and maintenance experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a competitive salary package along with 401(K), health insurance, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays. Be part of a company that values innovation and quality, offering opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

Work both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to temperatures that align with outdoor seasonal conditions. This role involves consistently moving equipment and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the day. Initially, work on the 3rd shift from 10 pm to 6:30 am, with the possibility of switching to the 1st shift after six months.

This is a Permanent position based out of Rockwall, TX.

The pay range for this position is $61200.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Competitive Salary 401(K) Health insurance Life insurance PTO and paid holidays.

This is a fully onsite position in Rockwall,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.