Process Technician

Plastic Injection Molding opportunity / Up to $38/hr / 3rd shift / Benefits

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Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

The Process Technician sets up, changes over, and optimizes injection molding equipment to support the production schedule while ensuring consistent part quality and safe operation. This role focuses on mold installation, process parameter setup, and collaboration with quality and engineering teams to maintain efficient, reliable manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over machinery and equipment according to the priorities of the production schedule.

• Install and remove molds in injection presses safely and efficiently.

• Set process parameters and establish process limit alarms to ensure stable and repeatable production.

• Configure equipment safety features, including low-pressure mold protection.

• Connect and verify water, hydraulic, and air lines for each setup.

• Connect and check mold protection switches to prevent equipment and tooling damage.

• Install and remove peripheral equipment such as chutes, conveyors, and related accessories.

• Stage and verify that required raw materials are available at the workstation before and during production.

• Complete mold travelers and related documentation accurately and on time.

• Ensure that actual machine settings match the approved process parameter sheet.

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Tool Room teams to ensure the machine consistently produces quality parts.

• Start presses and bring products up to acceptable quality levels at start-up, documenting any changes on a process notice sheet.

• Provide assistance to machine operators as needed to support smooth production.

• Collaborate with tool engineering and other departments in the development and launch of new products.

• Apply technical understanding of mold setup and manufacturing operations to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.

• Use basic knowledge of materials and the injection molding process to make appropriate adjustments and recommendations.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in all assigned areas.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with injection molding machines and plastic mold injection processes.

• Proficiency in setting up and operating production machinery and equipment.

• Ability to perform mold installations and removals on injection presses.

• Skill in setting and adjusting process parameters and process limit alarms.

• Ability to configure equipment safety features, including low-pressure mold protection.

• Competence in connecting and verifying water, hydraulic, and air lines.

• Ability to install and remove peripheral equipment such as chutes and conveyors.

• Technical understanding of mold setup and manufacturing operations.

• Capability to start a press and bring product to acceptable quality at start-up.

• Basic knowledge of materials used in injection molding and their processing characteristics.

• Ability to complete required production and process documentation accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.

• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Tool Room, and production teams.

• Experience supporting development and launch of new products in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and correcting process and equipment issues.

• Willingness to assist machine operators and support overall production needs.

• Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available as needed for individuals with disabilities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that values its employees through competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual bonus opportunities, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, and health savings account contributions. You can access a full range of medical, dental, and vision plans, supporting your well-being and financial security. The organization promotes stability, collaboration, and long-term growth, offering a workplace where your technical skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment focused on plastic injection molding, working with injection molding machines, molds, and related peripheral equipment such as chutes and conveyors. The position involves frequent interaction with production, quality, engineering, and tool room teams, with responsibilities centered around machine setup, changeovers, and process optimization. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, and requires adherence to established procedures and equipment safety features while working on or around running machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.