Injection Molding Process Engineer / Technician (1 year experience preferred)

Midwest Molding, Inc. in Plain City, Ohio is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer/Technician to own and optimize all-electric injection molding processes. The role focuses on leading trials, applying scientific molding principles, and mentoring operators, with a preference for candidates who bring about one year of plastics molding experience. This position blends hands-on process control with data-driven improvement in a modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and own robust injection molding processes using scientific molding principles
• Hands-on setup, processing, troubleshooting, and optimization on all-electric machines (Toshiba/Shibaura and Milacron)
• Maintain detailed process documentation, setup sheets, notes, and standard work for all assigned processes
• Lead customer trials, first-article samples, and process validations
• Use real-time data from networked machines and ERP system to drive improvements in cycle time, scrap reduction, and quality
• Troubleshoot process, material, tooling, and equipment issues
• Train and mentor process technicians and operators
• Support continuous improvement and new product introductions

Requirements

• Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Preferred)

Technologies

• ERP system
• All-electric injection molding machines
• Toshiba/Shibaura
• Milacron
• Robotics

Location

Plain City, OH — onsite

Compensation

USD 70,000 - 100,000 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and internal growth opportunities
• Modern, climate-controlled facility with advanced all-electric equipment and robotics
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance