Injection Molding Process Technician

Job Title: Injection Molding Process Technician 

Employment Type: Direct Hire 

Location: Conover, NC 

Pay: $26.00–$30.00 per hour 

Schedule: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Initial training may be required on day shift for approximately two weeks. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Injection Molding Process Technician to support critical production operations in Conover, NC. This position plays an essential role in maintaining injection molding machines (IMMs), molds, robotic systems, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate has extensive injection molding experience, strong mechanical and technical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues using root cause analysis. This role works closely with production leadership, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve production output, maintain equipment reliability, and support overall operational goals. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Monitor completion of scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) programs for injection molding machines and molds in collaboration with Shift Leads and Production Supervisors. 

• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvements to preventative maintenance processes. 

• Work with Process and Automation Engineers to access, implement, and improve robotic programs for new machines, molds, and production efficiencies. 

• Perform emergency maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on molds, robots, injection molding machines, and auxiliary equipment. 

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve production output through employee, machine, methods, and materials improvements. 

• Utilize root cause analysis tools to investigate equipment issues, identify contributing factors, prevent recurring problems, and document findings. 

• Work directly with Mold PM Technicians, Process Technician I, and Process Engineers to perform mold setups, repairs, and other required maintenance functions.