Process Technician - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 35.00/hour - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA
Full Time
Paid
Responsibilities
Process Technician - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 35.00/hour - Lancaster, PA
Our client, a growing plastics manufacturing company in south central Pennsylvania, is seeking a Process Technician to support injection molding operations. This hands-on role is responsible for material handling, mold setup, machine processing, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance activities to ensure efficient production and quality standards are achieved.
This position is ideal for individuals who have progressed through roles such as Material Handler, Mold Setter, Setup Technician, or Injection Molding Technician and are looking to further develop their technical expertise within plastics manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Set up, operate, and process injection molding machines for production runs
Install, remove, and change molds in injection molding equipment
Perform mold changes and machine startups while ensuring proper processing parameters are established
Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments as needed to maintain product quality and production efficiency
Verify correct resin and material types for each production run
Monitor material levels and coordinate replenishment to minimize machine downtime
Record, verify, and maintain processing parameters including temperature, pressure, cycle time, and other production data
Troubleshoot molding processes, equipment, and quality issues to maintain continuous production
Perform basic preventive maintenance activities on molding machines and auxiliary equipment
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience in injection molding and/or plastics molding operations
Demonstrated experience performing mold changes, machine setup, and equipment troubleshooting in an injection molding environment
Experience with material handling activities within a manufacturing setting
Ability to establish and adjust molding process parameters
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and participate in group discussions
Ability to read, record, and document processing information accurately
Compensation:
Base salary in the 30.00 - 35.00/hour range
Comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one of employment