Process Technician

Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled Process Technician to work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment, focusing on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• The role involves monitoring process and product quality, maintaining and improving quality standards, and collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering to enhance process efficiency

Job Responsibilities

• Work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Monitor process and product quality while tooling runs
• Maintain and improve quality standards
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to reduce downtime and scrap, and improve process efficiency
• Participate in improving tool changeover times and color changeover time
• Identify and report molding problems due to tooling issues to the Supervisor
• Participate in maintaining tooling and equipment through the TPM Program
• Record downtime, scrap, and changeover times
• Address minor processing issues
• Work flexibly to meet customer demands and requirements
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned
• Ensure safe operations during mold changes, color changes, and movements with cranes and robot operations

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of automotive plastic injection molding experience
• 3+ years of Process Technician experience
• Proficient in operating and troubleshooting injection molding machines
• Experience with overhead crane operations up to 50 tons
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Proficient level of English
• Basic understanding of polymers and resins, and experience with materials such as Polypropylene, ABS, and Nylon

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.