Injection Molding Process Technician (Scientific Molding)
- Spokane Valley, WA, United States
$28 to $40 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $28 to $40 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on injection molding process development experience: building and documenting process recipes, not just running machines.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Injection Molding Process Technician – Scientific Molding / Process Development
Spokane Valley, WA 99216. Our client is a leader in precision injection mold manufacturing, serving industries that demand innovation and quality. They're looking for a Process Technician with hands-on scientific molding and process development experience, with a path to a Lead role.
Details
- Pay: $28–$40/hr, based on experience
- Shift: 2nd shift, 1:45pm–10:00pm
- Full-time, in person
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the Spokane, WA area. Applicants from anywhere in the US are welcome.
- Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
What you'll do
- Develop, document and optimize injection molding process parameters (recipes) for new and existing molds using scientific molding principles.
- Test and qualify new molds to confirm they work properly and repeatably before production release.
- Run and interpret Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to set robust processing windows.
- Lead continuous improvement work to cut scrap, cycle time and downtime.
- Support production by troubleshooting process issues in real time and putting corrective actions in place.
- Work with Engineering and Quality to validate processes and resolve part defects.
- Keep detailed records of process setups, trial data and process change history.
- Follow all safety and quality standards.
What you'll need
- 5+ years of hands-on injection molding process development experience: building and documenting process recipes, not just running machines.
- Working knowledge of scientific molding (cavity fill analysis, viscosity curves, process windows) and DOE.
- Comfort reading technical drawings, mold prints and process specifications.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and clear written documentation habits.
- Experience with Milacron presses (up to 400T) and with ABS, PC, acetal and polypropylene is a plus.
- A high school diploma or equivalent. RJG, Paulson or similar scientific molding certification is preferred.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training and career growth, including support for scientific molding certification