Injection Molding Process Technician | Plastics Manufacturing Location: US-CA-Lake Forest

Location: US-CA-Lake Forest

The Injection Molding Process Technician | Plastics Manufacturing supports polymer injection molding operations at Applied Medical by performing equipment setup, startup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and shutdown across an assigned work area. Working as an injection molding process technician, this team member prepares molds, materials, tooling, and equipment to produce quality medical device components that meet specification. The role keeps production and engineering shop orders running while supporting lean manufacturing practices in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mold setup, changeovers, and equipment preparation in support of production and engineering shop orders.
• Monitor molding processes and equipment to maintain consistent performance and product quality.
• Troubleshoot processes and apply adjustments to maintain process stability and meet specification.
• Conduct line clearances and verify that molds, materials, tooling, and equipment are ready for operation.
• Support mold cleaning, preventative maintenance, and tooling care activities.
• Document process parameters, calibration records, and shop order status in SAP and internal manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with team leaders, engineers, and quality to support production objectives and continuous improvement.
• Escalate equipment, tooling, process, and quality issues, and initiate maintenance requests as needed.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Maintain stable molding processes that produce components meeting quality specification.
• Reduce downtime through timely troubleshooting, changeovers, and preventative maintenance support.
• Sustain accurate documentation across process parameters, calibration records, and shop order status.
• Strengthen team performance by communicating clearly with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance.
• Advance continuous improvement and lean manufacturing through practical suggestions on the production floor.