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2nd Shift Process Technician - Injection Mold (Plastics)

KCM TECHNICAL
Brighton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2027

Job title:

Process Technician - 2nd Shift M-F 3pm to midnight with OT as needed)

Reports to:

​​​​​​​Operations Manager/Plant Manager

Duties and responsibilities :

  • Help direct supervision of all shift employees.
  • Using the production scheduling software , be able to schedule operators to specific work centers as well as manipulate scheduled production run information and create production schedules as needed through .
  • Complete shift employee performance evaluations monthly
  • Part file management / tool specific data management.
  • Pro Scan
  • Safe operation of typical material handling equipment such as a powered lift truck and pallet jack.
  • Troubleshoot molding defect causes and remedy any issue using a systematic approach to process changes.
  • Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas
  • Understanding and implementation of company goals and objectives
  • Understanding of the quality expectations of the parts molded
  • Review production schedule
  • Controls and monitors processes
  • Maintain part files and approved process'
  • Preventative tool maintenance
  • Prep for the next shift
  • Record downtime in QAD
  • Maintain tool PM log/lot folder
  • Load/unload tools from tool makers trucks (not shipping)
  • Fill out supervisors notes each day
  • Process monitoring log (twice per shift)
  • Install/remove paperwork (at MC)
  • Communicate with quality to ensure part quality
  • Basic robot operation
  • 5S
  • Maintain the ISO9001-2015 – IATF 16949 pertinent to the production area
  • FIFO

Qualifications:

  • High School graduate
  • Excellent attendance
  • Positive Attitude
  • Prior experience as an injection molding process tech
  • Prior experience in a leadership role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Basic mathematics skills
  • Safe working practices
  • Powered industrial lift truck driving experience
  • Computer skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Name the brand(s) of injection mold presses and tonnage used

Experience:

  • Hands-on plastics die setting and mold change : 4 years (Preferred)
  • Plastics injection molding: 4 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28

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