Plastics Process Technician in California, USA - PT

Descripción de la empresa

• The company specializes in rubber injectionmolding, plastic injection, and cast polyurethane, among others. We custom mold parts across a widerange of industries, including agriculture, recycling, solar and construction.The largest industry wesupply is the automotive industry, supplying automotive plants worldwide from Ohio to Mexico toAustralia. We have over 200 employees and two manufacturing sites encompassing 200,000 sq.ft. ofmanufacturing capacity located in the Bay Area.

Descripción del empleo

The Plastic Process Technician is responsible for setting up, optimizing, troubleshooting, and maintaining injection molding processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented technician with strong experience in large-tonnage injection molding machines (300–1500 tons), mold setup, auxiliary equipment, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills, a positive, proactive attitude, and a continuous-improvement mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Injection Molding Process & Machine Setup

• Set up and start injection molding machines ranging from 300 to 1500 tons

• Perform mold installation, alignment, clamping, and hookup (water, hydraulics, electrical, hot runner)

• Establish and optimize molding parameters including:

• Injection speed, pressure, and holding
• Screw speed and back pressure
• Cooling time and cycle time

• Ensure stable, repeatable processes meeting quality, safety, and productivity targets

Troubleshooting & Process Optimization

• Diagnose and correct common molding defects including:

• Short shots, flash, sink marks, warp, burn marks, splay, voids, and dimensional variation

• Troubleshoot machine, mold, and material-related issues

• Reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle time through systematic process improvements

• Support continuous improvement initiatives (OEE, scrap reduction, cycle optimization)

Auxiliary Equipment & Systems

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot:

• Material dryers & loaders
• Chillers & temperature control units
• Hot runner systems
• Valve gate controllers

• Monitor and adjust temperature profiles for barrel, mold, and hot runner systems

• Verify proper material handling, drying parameters, and moisture control

JOB INFORMATION

Number of Job positions available: 1
Starting Salary:  $70K anually.
Workweek:  Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

- Criminal Background Check?  No

- Drug Test? No

- English Level Requirement: Preferred, but not required.

- Drivers license required: Yes, must have a valid drivers license and also obtain a US drivers license.

Requisitos

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience in plastic injection molding

• Proven experience with 300–1500 ton injection molding machines

• Strong knowledge of:

• Injection molding fundamentals and process control
• Mold setup and changeovers
• Troubleshooting molding defects

• Hands-on experience with dryers, chillers, hot runners, temperature controllers, and valve gate systems

• Ability to read and understand:

• Process sheets
• Mold drawings
• Technical manuals

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Información adicional

TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Paid flight to Business Location: Yes
Which airport are the workers arriving at? Oakland

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to and from Worksite? Temporary and free of cost to employee. 

HOUSING

Housing benefit is not provided. Selected worker must secure own housing prior to arrival.

JOB INCENTIVES - BENEFITS

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, 401K, 401K matching

BONUS: $5000USD relocation bonus after the 3 months of the probatory period.

STANDARD EXPENSES THE COMPANY MAY REIMBURSE IF VISA/CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IS APPROVED.

Selected candidate must absorbe all expenses, neither employer or recruitment company will payand/or reimburse any expenses.