Production Technician

About the role

Provides technical operational support to the production process by monitoring and adjusting machines, equipment, and process conditions to ensure stability, continuity, and compliance with quality standards. The role involves routine problem‑solving, technical startups, and operational checks on injection and compression molding lines.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machines, addressing deviations in startup, adjustments, defects, mold and compound behavior.
• Diagnose and correct process issues, reviewing analysis sheets and identifying root causes related to machine, mold, compound, operation, or inserts.
• Perform in‑process quality checks, validating products and molds against technical specifications and reporting deviations.
• Coordinate with supervisors, operators, maintenance, lab, and planning on efficiency, defects, cycle time, and product stability.
• Maintain accurate production records, analysis documents, and traceability of adjustments and shift events.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED with technical training (mechanics, industrial maintenance, production supervision, or similar).
• 1–2 years of experience in technical industrial support roles.
• Knowledge of injection and compression molding operation, process parameters, mold and compound behavior, defect identification, and ISO 9001 record‑keeping.

Required skills

• Injection molding operation.
• Compression molding operation.
• Understanding of process parameters such as temperature, pressure, cycle time, and curing.
• Interpretation of technical sheets and ISO 9001 documentation.

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance with employer contributions.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.