{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c504e4606a97d3537e9fcc10","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c504e4606a97d3537e9fcc10","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c504e4606a97d3537e9fcc10","title":"Process Tech","description":"Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Technician I Process TechnicianLocation: Wheeling, ILAvailable Shifts & Pay1st Shift: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM | $24.00/hour3rd Shift: 10:00 PM 6:30 AM | $28.00/hourPosition SummaryThe Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Technician I Process Technician supports manufacturing operations by monitoring injection molding machine performance, mold performance, and maintenance. This role focuses on reducing scrap, ensuring product quality, and supporting molding setup, startup, teardown, and production runs. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and career-minded, with experience in injection molding processes and troubleshooting.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform mold setups, changeovers, startups, teardowns, and support production runs.Monitor and verify machine cycles, cavitation, and setup parameters for accuracy and performance.Conduct advanced mold troubleshooting and make process adjustments as needed.Perform daily preventive maintenance (PMs) on molds and machines and document all machine performance and adjustments.Communicate with Quality Assurance to prevent nonconforming products and maintain product quality standards.Maintain machine cleanliness and perform light repairs on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment.Assist with shift changes and machine repairs when required.Identify cosmetic, dimensional, and functional defects and take corrective action.Support development and maintenance of process documentation and mold performance records.Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.Assist with training new employees.Perform housekeeping duties, special projects, and other tasks as assigned.Core CompetenciesAbility to set up, adjust, and maintain auxiliary equipment such as end-of-arm tooling and visual management systems.Strong troubleshooting skills with minimal supervision.Ability to identify and implement process improvements.Experience supporting documentation and recordkeeping for molds and process performance.Career-minded with a collaborative approach to achieving department and company goals.Required Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required.35+ years of hands-on experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician, including mold setups, changeovers, troubleshooting, process optimization, and light PMs.Preferred QualificationsFormal training in RJG, Scientific Molding, Systematic Molding, or Decoupled Molding (highly preferred).Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments.","company":"Kelly","rawCompany":"kelly","city":"Wheeling","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-04T05:35:05.194Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4072.00","title":"Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"molding-coremaking-and-casting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"17-3026.00","title":"Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"industrial-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"333511","title":"Industrial Mold Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-mold-manufacturing"},{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Tech","description":"Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Technician I Process TechnicianLocation: Wheeling, ILAvailable Shifts & Pay1st Shift: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM | $24.00/hour3rd Shift: 10:00 PM 6:30 AM | $28.00/hourPosition SummaryThe Wafer Fabrication Manufacturing Technician I Process Technician supports manufacturing operations by monitoring injection molding machine performance, mold performance, and maintenance. 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