Process Techcician

Process Technician – Plastic Injection Molding Job Type: Full Time – Hourly Location: Tallapoosa, GA Reports to: Process Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

The Process Engineering Technician develops, optimizes and maintains stable injection molding processes that make quality parts efficiently. The role works hands-on on the production floor with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Production. It uses scientific molding methods to set up molds, troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement. Our Philosophy: Remember Safety, Quality, Quantity in that order!

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, start up and optimize injection molding processes using scientific / decoupled molding principles.
• Develop and document robust processes, including viscosity curves, gate-seal studies, cavity balance, pressure-drop studies and process windows.
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sink, warp, splay, burns and dimensional variation, and find the root cause.
• Monitor processes with cavity pressure systems (RJG eDART® / CoPilot® preferred) and set alarm limits and containment.
• Support new mold and new product trials, validations and qualifications.
• Keep process sheets, setup instructions and process change records accurate, following change control.
• Work with Quality on 5 Why, 8D and corrective actions for customer and internal issues.
• Help Maintenance and Tooling with mold, press, hot runner, dryer, TCU and automation problems.
• Look for ways to cut cycle time, scrap and downtime, and support cost-savings projects.
• Train setup techs and operators on process basics and good molding practice.
• Follow all safety, 5S and quality system requirements (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 as applicable).

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on injection molding process experience in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of scientific molding principles.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting molds on hydraulic and/or electric presses (e.g., Arburg, Milacron, Nissei).
• Understanding of plastic materials, drying requirements and how they behave in processing.
• Able to use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, ERP/MES systems).
• Good troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• RJG training: Systematic Molding, Master Molder I/II, or equivalent scientific molding certification.
• Prior RJG eDART® / CoPilot® experience with cavity pressure monitoring and template setup.
• Experience with engineering resins, insert molding or multi-cavity hot runner tools.
• Familiarity with DOE, SPC, PFMEA and control plans.
• Experience with robots, end-of-arm tooling and auxiliary equipment.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in plastics technology, manufacturing or a related field.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Production floor environment with exposure to heat, noise and moving equipment. PPE required.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Flexibility to support other shifts, weekends or overtime as production requires.

12 Hour Swing Shift