Process Technician Level 4

TL;DR

Process Technician Level 4 (Injection Molding): Sets up and operates injection molding machines, monitors processes, and troubleshoots to produce quality parts with an accent on temperature, pressure, and time settings based on material data. Focus on qualifying tools, inspecting samples, improving processes, and collaborating with quality and tooling teams.

Location: Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Salary: $68,600–$83,200

Company

Staffing agency providing STEM professionals to manufacturing and technical roles.

What you will do

• Read specifications and set machine controls for temperature, plastic volume, pressure, and time using plastics knowledge.
• Start machines, produce samples, inspect for defects using microscope, micrometer, and gauges, and adjust setups.
• Qualify new and transfer tools using scientific molding and validation protocols.
• Submit samples to Quality Assurance, incorporate feedback, and improve processes per customer requirements.
• Maintain set-up sheets, process parameters, evaluate work-cell layouts, perform mold changeovers and cleaning.
• Collaborate with Tooling Department, repair equipment, and cover Set-up Mechanic or Material Handler duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus minimum 8 years injection molding experience or equivalent.
• Read/interpret documents, write reports, speak effectively to groups.
• Calculate discounts, proportions, percentages, apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions (written, oral, diagrams).
• Use measuring devices: rules, calipers, weight scales, machine instrumentation.

Culture & Benefits

• For temporary assignments 13+ weeks: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities available via staffing representative and HR.
• Equal opportunity employer; participates in E-Verify; considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal history per fair chance laws.