Process Technician

Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

The Process Technician sets up, optimizes, and monitors injection molding processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining process parameters, troubleshooting molding issues, supporting tooling changes, and partnering with production and quality teams to meet customer and internal specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, adjust, and shut down injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Establish, document, and maintain process parameters including temperatures, pressures, speeds, and cycle times to achieve quality and efficiency targets.
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, sinks, warp, burn marks, and dimensional issues, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform mold changes and tooling hookups, ensuring proper installation and verification of cooling, hydraulics, and material flow.
• Monitor production runs to verify part quality, process stability, and conformance to specifications and process sheets.
• Document process parameters, adjustments, and corrective actions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support first‑article approvals and process validation activities to qualify new tools, materials, or process changes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process robustness.
• Assist with preventive maintenance of molds, injection molding machines, and peripheral equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Train and support machine operators on proper startup, shutdown, and process monitoring procedures.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout and machine guarding requirements.

Essential Skills

• 2–5+ years of experience in plastic injection molding as a process technician or setup technician.
• Strong understanding of injection molding principles and scientific molding concepts.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and shut down injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Proficiency in identifying and troubleshooting molding defects such as short shots, flash, sinks, warp, burn marks, and dimensional issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, and quality specifications.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and machine guarding.
• Experience working with molds, injection molding machines, and related molding equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience documenting process parameters, changes, and corrective actions in production environments.
• Supporting first‑article approvals and process validation activities.
• Exposure to preventive maintenance practices for molds, machines, and peripheral equipment.
• Experience training and supporting machine operators on process‑related tasks.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods in a manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a modern manufacturing operation that offers competitive benefits and clear opportunities for growth. The company provides a 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid time off and vacation to support work‑life balance. Performance‑based reviews and salary progression reward strong contributions and provide a transparent path for career development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a new, clean, and climate‑controlled facility designed for comfort and consistent production conditions. You will work around injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment, following established safety procedures and using appropriate machine guarding and lockout/tagout practices.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hebron, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.