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

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