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Thermoplastic Injection Molding Process Specialist
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Revere Plastics Systems
Ankeny, IA (In Person)
$65,520 Salary, Full-Time
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Thermoplastic Injection Molding Process Specialist Revere Plastics Systems - 2.5 Ankeny, IA Job Details $28 - $35 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Robot troubleshooting PLC-based control system operation Machine setup Maintaining an organized workspace Defect resolution root cause analysis Machine operation Coaching Continuous improvement standards implementation Machine troubleshooting Robotics engineering Injection (injection molding) Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing standard operating procedures Production optimization Training or mentoring plastics production machine operators Machine operation safety procedures PLC maintenance Training machine operators Quality control problem-solving Quality standards in production Molder Certification Root cause analysis Mechanical troubleshooting Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Own the process. Keep production moving. At Revere Plastics Systems, you'll be the person who makes sure our injection presses start right, run right, and stay right. Your fingerprints will be on every successful startup, every rescued cycle, and every quality win. A day in this role Arrive to a clean, climate-controlled floor and review the production plan. Set molds and bring presses online—dialing in parameters for first-piece approval. Chase down root causes when something drifts: short shots, flash, dimensional shifts—you find it and fix it fast. Tune processes to reduce scrap, stabilize cycles, and increase uptime. Program and fine-tune robotics (3-axis experience a plus) to maximize part handling and consistency. Support quick, efficient mold changes to improve throughput. Jump on quality and production calls in real time; document changes and lock in standards. Coach operators on best practices and safe operation; keep your area organized and audit-ready. Why you'll love working here 100% employer-paid health insurance option (employee-only coverage) — no paycheck deductions Competitive pay based on experience 401(k) with company match up to 4% PTO starts accruing on day one 10 paid holidays each year Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options $150 annual safety boot allowance Clean, climate-controlled facility Real opportunities to grow and advance Team-focused culture that values people who take action What you bring Proven background setting molds and running injection molding processes Solid understanding of resins and core processing principles 2+ years of injection molding experience preferred Hands-on troubleshooting skills and strong mechanical aptitude 3-axis robotics/programming exposure is a plus Curiosity to learn, adapt, and keep up with new technology Physical requirements Comfort standing and moving for the full shift Frequent use of hands to handle, adjust, and operate equipment Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, and balancing Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs as needed Skills you'll use PLC Troubleshooting Skills Continuous Improvement Machine Setups for Production Runs Injection Molding Experience Equipment you'll encounter Injection Molding Machine (Van Dorn, Engel, Milacron, Sumitomo, Toshiba, Toyo) Ready to put your processing skills to work?