How to hire a plastic process technician

How to hire a plastic process technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step plastic process technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a plastic process technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new plastic process technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a plastic process technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a plastic process technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a plastic process technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents plastic process technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Plastic Process Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Plastic Process Technician	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$16-29
   Die Setter	In manufacturing facilities, a die setter is primarily in charge of setting up machines and equipment, selecting and utilizing various tools, preparing molds, gathering measurements and analyzing data, keeping records, monitoring the operations of machinery, and processing products according to protocols. They may also conduct regular maintenance checks, troubleshoot errors, perform basic repairs or adjustments, and produce regular reports for managers... Show more	$13-22
   Mold Setter	A mold setter positions molds used to cast products from a variety of materials such as plastic, metals, lead and composites. In this position, they are responsible for controlling the flow of materials into a machine, monitoring the process to prevent issues, and interpreting blueprints to ensure machinery is set accordingly... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plastic Injection
   • Process Changes
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Quality Issues
   • SPC
   • QA
   • Mold Changes
   • Production Equipment
   • Extrusion
   • General Maintenance
   • Product Quality
   • Dryers
   • Minor Maintenance
   • ISO

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage utilization of LOTO procedures, GMP standards and OSHA safety standards.
   • Utilize basic laboratory procedures and sterilization techniques and receive training in OSHA rules and regulations.
   • Manufacture air bags in the only Nike facility in the world that focuses on air bags for shoes.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your plastic process technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A plastic process technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, plastic process technicians' average salary in kansas is 31% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level plastic process technicians 43% less than senior-level plastic process technicians.
   • Certifications. A plastic process technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a plastic process technician's salary.

   Average plastic process technician salary

   $47,034yearly

   $22.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level plastic process technician salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a plastic process technician job description

   A job description for a plastic process technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a plastic process technician job description:

   Plastic process technician job description example

   $2,500.00 Sign on Bonus

   Why have a job when you can start a career with paid on-the-job training with a company that has expanded into over 4 states within the past year? You can grow and advance your career as far as you would like.

   We are a plastic molding injection company that serves medical, automotive, recreational and aerospace industries and are currently accepting applications for all shifts!

   The Process Tech will be responsible for starting up machines and auxiliary equipment in a safe and accurate manner. Working with the engineering department, The Process Tech, will be a key employee in developing and maintaining end of arm tooling and robotic functions. As the lead of the Process Tech team, you be the mentor for the Level 1 and 2 techs. If this sounds like you, please apply today!

   VACATION BENEFITS:

   · Eligible employees start accruing vacation & PTO days from their first day

   · Free Birthday paid day off

   · 80 hours a year of vacation

   HEALTH BENEFITS:

   · Comprehensive Medical

   · Dental

   · Vision

   · Free Life Insurance

   CAREER BENEFITS:

   · On-the-job training

   · Career Advancement

   · Tuition Reimbursement

   · Team Member Referral Bonuses

   · Training and Education Assistance

   FINANCIAL BENEFITS:

   · Employee Referral Bonuses

   · 401K + Matching

   · Flexible Spending Account

   · Competitive Wages

   PERSONAL BENEFITS:

   · Paid vacation and PTO days that start accruing on your first day

   · 9 paid holidays

   · Paychecks every other week

   · Paid Floating Holiday

   QUALIFICATIONS:

   · High School Diploma

   · AA degree (preferred)

   · Able to operator RapiStak and electric crane

   · Completion of courses Paulson Levels 1-4

   · Must be able to lift 70lbs

   · We are 100% drug free including marijuana – must pass pre-employment drug screen

   · Forklift certified

   · Team oriented

   · Driven to advance your own career

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right plastic process technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your plastic process technician job on Zippia to find and recruit plastic process technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit plastic process technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new plastic process technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the plastic process technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new plastic process technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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