What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician / Machine Operators (12 Hour Shifts - DAYS & NIGHTS) position at Sterling Engineering?
Title: Process Technician (Injection Molding / Blow Molding)
Location: Bethlehem, PA 18020
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $25-$34/hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional company benefits!
Process Technician responsible for supporting production through machine setup, process optimization, troubleshooting, and quality assurance across injection molding and blow molding operations. This is a hands-on role focused on improving efficiency, reducing scrap, and maintaining reliable equipment performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Duties:
Location: Bethlehem, PA 18020
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $25-$34/hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and additional company benefits!
Process Technician responsible for supporting production through machine setup, process optimization, troubleshooting, and quality assurance across injection molding and blow molding operations. This is a hands-on role focused on improving efficiency, reducing scrap, and maintaining reliable equipment performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Duties:
- Set up and start injection and blow molding machines
- Establish and validate molding process parameters
- Submit first article samples for quality approval
- Monitor production performance to ensure optimal cycle times and yield
- Diagnose molding defects and implement corrective actions
- Optimize processes to reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield
- Make approved process adjustments to maintain validated parameters
- Program robots and configure end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
- Set up conveyors, chutes, and automation systems
- Calibrate color loaders and material handling systems
- Utilize ERP systems for production reporting, scrap tracking, and work orders
- Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during setups and maintenance
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of injection molding processing experience
- Experience with hydraulic and electric molding presses
- Strong troubleshooting ability in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with extrusion blow or injection blow molding (preferred)
- Experience using ERP systems or MaintainX CMMS (preferred)
- Understanding of plastic material behavior and molding processes
Salary : $25 - $34