Job Description

Title: Process Technician (Tier I, II & III)

Comp: $23.50–$34.00/hour + Overtime + Profit Sharing

Location: Edinburgh, IN

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying candidates for multiple direct hire Process Technician openings on 2nd and 3rd shift. 

Responsibilities:

Tier I – Entry Level

• Learn injection molding machine operation, setup, and processing fundamentals
• Assist with mold changes, machine startups, shutdowns, and purging between production runs
• Support senior Process Technicians while developing processing knowledge
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting under supervision
• Learn tooling, automation, and production processes
• Follow safe operating procedures and manufacturing standards

Tier II – Process Technician

• Independently perform mold changes, machine setups, startups, and shutdowns
• Troubleshoot molding presses and maintain stable production processes
• Interface directly with injection molding machines beyond basic operation
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs
• Support robotics and automation equipment including setup and position adjustments
• Maintain production efficiency while minimizing downtime and scrap

Tier III – Senior Process Technician

• Serve as the highest level of technical support before engineering involvement
• Diagnose complex processing and machine issues while determining root causes
• Optimize molding processes to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency
• Conduct new mold trials, process development, and production sampling
• Support Engineering with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Analyze machine parameters, alarms, and processing data to improve performance
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior technicians

Required Skills (Must Have):

• Hands-on plastic injection molding processing experience
• Experience performing mold changes, machine startups, and shutdowns
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with basic electrical troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of the complete injection molding process from pellet to finished part
• Knowledge of mold tooling, cooling systems, air systems, and tooling components
• Basic understanding of machine and robot sequencing
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift schedules
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with Engel or Krauss Maffei injection molding machines
• SAPRO robot experience
• Linear robotics setup, programming, and positioning
• Advanced process optimization and troubleshooting experience
• Rubber injection molding experience
• DOE (Design of Experiments) exposure
• MATLAB experience
• Process improvement and continuous improvement experience
• Experience installing specialized tooling including stack molds and knockout systems