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Plastic Injection Molding Technician

Quanex and Careers
Thomasville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

Quanex is looking for a Process Technician 1st shift to join our team located in Thomasville, NC.

The Process Technician is a senior-level role responsible for setting up molds and configuring injection molding machines for optimal performance. This position is Monday- Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Process Technician?

  • 4-day work week
  • Dynamic Culture and People

What Success Looks Like:

  • Sets up and operates assigned machines to ensure consistent compliance with production goals.
  • Install molds into injection molding machines according to production specifications.
  • Configure and fine-tune molding parameters to optimize machine performance and product quality.
  • Monitor production runs and proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure components meet quality standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and leadership teams to address process-related concerns.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency.

Your Credentials:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of experience in manufacturing or production environment.
  • Experience with machine setup, operation and basic troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of injection molding machines preferred but not required.

The hourly wage for this position is $21.00/hr.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

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