Polymer Injection Processing Technician

Revere Plastics Systems

Ankeny, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Continuous Improvement, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Injections, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mentoring, Molding Processes, Organizational Skills, Polymers, Production Machining, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Safety/Work Safety, Startup
LOCATION
Ankeny, IA
POSTED
7 days ago

Be the difference between downtime and delivery.

Picture this: a press alarms mid-run, parts show short shots, and a customer order is on the line. You step in—verify material, tweak barrel temps, adjust injection velocity, confirm pack/hold, and fine-tune robotics. Scrap drops. The line stabilizes. That’s the impact you’ll make at Revere Plastics Systems.

Your mission

  • Own mold setups and flawless machine startups
  • Diagnose root causes fast; lock in stable processes that cut defects and scrap
  • Keep presses producing—attack downtime and protect uptime
  • Program and adjust 3-axis robotics to improve repeatability and safety
  • Streamline mold changes for better throughput
  • Respond to production and quality concerns in real time
  • Document parameters and maintain process standards
  • Mentor operators; champion a clean, safe, organized work area

Grow with a team that invests in you

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance option (employee-only coverage)
  • Pay that reflects your experience
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4%
  • PTO from day one + 10 paid holidays
  • Dental, vision, life, and disability plans
  • $150 safety boot allowance
  • Clean, climate-controlled facility
  • Real advancement opportunities in a take-action culture

What it takes

  • Proven experience setting molds and running injection molding processes
  • Working knowledge of resins and processing fundamentals
  • Preferably 2+ years in injection molding
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
  • 3-axis robotics/programming familiarity is a plus
  • Adaptability and a desire to stay current with new tech

Physical requirements

  • Stand and move throughout the shift
  • Use hands frequently to handle, adjust, and operate equipment
  • Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, and balancing
  • Lift/move up to 50 lbs as needed

Where you’ll excel

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Injection Molding Experience

The tools of the trade

  • Injection Molding Machine (Van Dorn, Engel, Milacron, Sumitomo, Toshiba, Toyo)

Ready to lead with your processing expertise? Apply today:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/4079478/Revere-Plastics-Systems/Injection-Plastics-Process-Technician-Off-Shift

About the Company

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Revere Plastics Systems