Injection Molding Process Technician - 2nd Shift
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Process Technician is responsible for supporting the operations teams by performing mold set-ups, troubleshooting, corrective, and preventive processing issues on plastics manufacturing machinery. This role is ideal for individuals continuing a career in set-up processing technician and are looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, complex plastics production environment.
Job description
This position reports to the Process Engineering Technician Supervisor and is part of the Plastics Manufacturing Engineering Team located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Perform process troubleshooting, mold and cell set up set-up’s corrective, preventive tasks on injection molding machines, blow molding machines, automation handling equipment, temperature control units, mold controllers, material loaders, resin dryers, air compressors, chillers, and other plastics processing and support equipment.
- Process, Mold, EOAT, cell set-ups tasks performed independently and include different types of injection molding machines and injection blow molding machines. Troubleshooting and corrective tasks involve responding to unplanned downtime events, communicating with operations and perform set-ups, processing issues of various complex types of molds, machines.
- Work closely with machine operators, process technicians, supervisors and maintenance staff.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, multimeter, tensiometer, and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc..)
- Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Requirements
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, multimeter, tensiometer, and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.