Process Technician I

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: The incumbent is an experienced, hands-on technician, responsible for supporting injection molding operations, tooling performance, hot runner systems, mold troubleshooting, process stability, and production efficiency. The role serves as a technical resource for production teams, process technicians, tooling personnel, maintenance, engineering, and quality. Set up, start up, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding processes to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production. Identify and resolve molding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, splay, sink, voids, dimensional variation, contamination, gate issues, and cosmetic defects. Apply advanced knowledge of molds, tooling construction, mold alignment, parting lines, venting, gate conditions, ejector systems, and wear-related tooling issues. Troubleshoot hot runner systems, including heaters, thermocouples, nozzles, manifolds, temperature controllers, wiring, connector issues, and related process symptoms. Work with process engineering, tooling, maintenance, and quality teams to determine root cause and implement practical corrective actions. Support mold trials, process development, process transfers, and production start-ups for new or existing molded components. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. The expected salary range for this position is $35 to $38 hourly, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. Qualifications: Education/certification: High school diploma or equivalent. RJG Master Molder I & II Certification. 2-year degree in engineering or related field preferred. Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Experience working in Cleanroom environment preferred. Experience working medical device manufacturing industry preferred. Knowledge: Injection molding process for thermoplastics Knowledge of practical use of Scientific Process Development Principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically word and excel. ‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Medical LLC