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Lead Process Technician in Grinnell

Date Posted: 27 August 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Lead Process Technician – Injection Molding

Summary

Seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician to lead daily operations, optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and support a safe, high-quality production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily injection molding processes and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Set, align, and secure molds in injection molding machines.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
  • Optimize process parameters and drive continuous improvement.
  • Train and mentor technicians.
  • Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
  • Partner with Engineering and Production to improve processes and workflows.
  • Promote a strong safety and quality culture.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of injection molding processing experience.
  • Strong knowledge of molding equipment, controls, and processing techniques.
  • Experience with RJG Decoupled Molding preferred.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or automation experience is a plus.
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 4×10-hour shifts
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, flexible schedule, and relocation assistance.

To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions, you can reach out to Macahl Raske directly at (605) 610-3490 or macahl.raske@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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