Top 14 Plastic manufacturing Jobs in Elkton, Md

Process Technician (Injection Molding) 3rd Shift 11 PM-7:30 AM
Zenith Home Corp —New Castle, DE
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Yard Loader
Advanced Drainage Systems —New Castle, DE
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Forklift
- Profit sharing
- Paid jury duty
Maintenance Technician
Plastipak Careers —Havre de Grace, MD
- $27 - $38 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
- Profit sharing
Wood Fabrication Specialist
Veterans Prime, Inc. —Newark, DE
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
Injection Mold Technician
D. Wheatley Enterprises, Inc. —Belcamp, MD
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Extrusion Operator (2nd Shift)
Printed Solid —Wilmington, DE
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Quality Engineer
Syensqo —Havre de Grace, MD
- $88,000 - $110,000 a year
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mentoring
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager
Rizonet Consulting —Concord, DE
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Under 1 year
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Pallet Repair Technician
Rehrig Pacific Company —Pedricktown, NJ
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Stationary Equipment Technician
Republic Services —New Castle, DE
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Trade school
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Field Service Representative/Technician
Stiles Machinery, Inc. —Wilmington, DE
- Overtime
- Military
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Engineered Profiles LLC —Columbus, OH
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Process Technician (Injection Molding) 3rd Shift 11 PM-7:30 AM

Zenith Home Corp -
New Castle, DE

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Job Details

Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
401(k)
Employee discount

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Machine setup
Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics
Inspection tools
Technical documentation
Injection (injection molding)
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical drawings
Dimensional measurements
Machining
Troubleshooting electrical systems
Technical troubleshooting support
Hand tools
Mechanical troubleshooting
Production troubleshooting
Measurement (quality control)

Full Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

The Setup & Process Technician is responsible for mold setups, process optimization, troubleshooting, and maintaining stable injection molding operations to meet production, quality, and safety targets. This role applies advanced technical skills and hands-on work to ensure efficient machine performance and product consistency.

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act because the primary duties involve skilled technical and manual work supporting production operations rather than management or professional exempt duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Setup & Process Technician – Injection Molding

Machine Setup & Changeovers

Perform safe and efficient mold installations, removals, and startups.
Connect and verify all required utilities, including water, hydraulics, pneumatics, and auxiliaries.
Set up and validate dryers, blenders, robots, hot runners, and temperature controllers.
Complete material verification and line clearance prior to production.
Execute changeovers in accordance with SMED and lean manufacturing principles.
Continuously seek opportunities to reduce setup time and improve efficiency.

Process Development & Optimization

Establish, document, and maintain robust processing parameters.
Develop and update standard process sheets and setup documentation.
Monitor cycle time, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Optimize temperature, pressure, speed, and timing for stable, repeatable production.
Support mold trials, validation runs, and process capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
Lead troubleshooting efforts for molding defects including short shots, flash, splay, burns, warpage, and dimensional variation.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and productivity.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

Respond promptly to machine alarms, quality issues, and production interruptions.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and process-related problems.
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve recurring issues.
Provide on-floor technical support to operators and production staff.
Train operators on proper startup, shutdown, and process monitoring procedures.
Ensure production runs meet established quality, safety, and delivery requirements.

Quality & Documentation

Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with work instructions, control plans, and quality standards.
Support PPAP, audits, and customer requirements as needed.
Maintain accurate production, process, and setup documentation.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Workplace Practices

Follow lockout/tagout procedures and machine safety requirements.
Maintain organized and safe work areas.
Identify opportunities to improve safety and efficiency.

Mayzon offers a competitive health care benefits package, a 401(k) plan, paid vacations and holidays, employee discounts, among other fringe benefits.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3+ years of injection molding setup and processing experience.
Strong knowledge of plastics materials and molding parameters.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience troubleshooting molding defects and machine issues.
Ability to use hand tools, measurement tools, and process documentation.

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Process Technician (Injection Molding) 3rd Shift 11 PM-7:30 AM

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Maintenance Technician

Wood Fabrication Specialist

Injection Mold Technician

Extrusion Operator (2nd Shift)

Quality Engineer

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager

Pallet Repair Technician

Stationary Equipment Technician

Field Service Representative/Technician

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