Injection Molding Technician / Process Technician – 3rd Shift

Injection Molding Technician / Process Technician – 3rd Shift

Pay: $25.00–$32.00 per hour + $1.50 shift differential
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM
Weekends Off
Location: Hershey, PA
Air-Conditioned Manufacturing Facility

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to join our manufacturing team on 3rd Shift. This is a hands-on position responsible for injection molding machine setup, mold changes, process startup, troubleshooting, process optimization, and maintaining consistent production of high-quality molded parts.

Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to independently troubleshoot molding, tooling, machine, and quality issues are essential.

Our facility is air conditioned, and this position works a consistent Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM schedule with weekends off.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to take a hands-on role in maintaining and improving production processes. You will work with modern injection molding equipment and have responsibility for machine setup, mold changes, process startup, troubleshooting, and process optimization.

Our air-conditioned facility, consistent Sunday–Thursday schedule, and weekends off provide a predictable work environment while allowing experienced technicians to use their skills to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform injection molding machine setups and mold changes according to production schedules.
• Install and properly connect molds, water lines, hydraulic circuits, hot runner systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform production startups and verify that machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment are operating correctly.
• Troubleshoot injection molding processes, machines, molds, tooling, and quality issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Communicate production status, process concerns, quality issues, and equipment problems during shift handoffs.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other team members to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Injection Molding Equipment

Experience with the following equipment is a plus:

• Milacron/ROBOshot
• ARBURG
• Sumitomo
• Hot runner systems
• Automation and auxiliary equipment

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Setup Technician, Mold Setup Technician, or similar manufacturing position.
• Hands-on experience performing injection molding machine setups and mold changes.
• Ability to independently start up and troubleshoot injection molding presses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently on 3rd Shift in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scientific molding principles.
• Experience with Milacron, ROBOshot, ARBURG, or Sumitomo injection molding machines.
• Experience with electric, hydraulic, or hybrid injection molding machines.
• Experience with hot runner systems.
• Experience with robotics, automation, and injection molding auxiliary equipment.

Schedule

3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM

• Consistent overnight schedule
• Weekends off
• Air-conditioned manufacturing facility

Pay

$25.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) withcompany match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person