Injection Molding Process Technician – Scientific Molding / Process Development
Spokane Valley, WA 99216. Our client is a leader in precision injection mold manufacturing, serving industries that demand innovation and quality. They're looking for a Process Technician with hands-on scientific molding and process development experience, with a path to a Lead role.
Details
- Pay: $28–$40/hr, based on experience
- Shift: 2nd shift, 1:45pm–10:00pm
- Full-time, in person
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the Spokane, WA area. Applicants from anywhere in the US are welcome.
- Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
What you'll do
- Develop, document and optimize injection molding process parameters (recipes) for new and existing molds using scientific molding principles.
- Test and qualify new molds to confirm they work properly and repeatably before production release.
- Run and interpret Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to set robust processing windows.
- Lead continuous improvement work to cut scrap, cycle time and downtime.
- Support production by troubleshooting process issues in real time and putting corrective actions in place.
- Work with Engineering and Quality to validate processes and resolve part defects.
- Keep detailed records of process setups, trial data and process change history.
- Follow all safety and quality standards.
What you'll need
- 5+ years of hands-on injection molding process development experience: building and documenting process recipes, not just running machines.
- Working knowledge of scientific molding (cavity fill analysis, viscosity curves, process windows) and DOE.
- Comfort reading technical drawings, mold prints and process specifications.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and clear written documentation habits.
- Experience with Milacron presses (up to 400T) and with ABS, PC, acetal and polypropylene is a plus.
- A high school diploma or equivalent. RJG, Paulson or similar scientific molding certification is preferred.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training and career growth, including support for scientific molding certification
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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