Process Technician 1st Shift 7 am - 7 pm
Energizer · Garrettsville, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Energizer (industrial) in Garrettsville, OH. Troubleshoot, correct, repair, and optimize injection molding machines, robots (move/initialize), trim dies and all support equipment for molding operations (thermolators, loader system, grinders, conveyors, etc).
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Robotics, Injection molding, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 67 live postings that list pay, out of 1081 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 148 other live process postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $65k–$97k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Root cause 23%
- ✓ Injection molding 23%
- ✓ Robotics 21%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Energizer
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Energizer in Garrettsville
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Process Technician 2nd Shift 7 PM - 7 AM · Process · Technician
Full description from EnergizerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to: Technician skilled duties: Injection molding process knowledge - i.e. pressures, velocity, melt, fill time, ejector bars, etc. Start and stop of injection molding equipment. Install/remove molds, trim dies, grinders, and other auxiliary equipment to make plastic parts. Troubleshoot, correct, repair, and optimize injection molding machines, robots (move/initialize), trim dies and all support equipment for molding operations (thermolators, loader system, grinders, conveyors, etc). The individual will respond to various equipment conditions, analyze the situation for root cause, and apply the appropriate skill to resolve the issue. Operate fork truck to complete tasks such as pulling and setting molds, changing trim dies, etc. Read, record, and monitor instructions, formulas, and processing graphs of machine operational data. Occasionally assist with preventative maintenance on molds and equipment. Demonstrate and promote safe work practices and standards consistent with all OSHA and Energizer internal safety policies and procedures including lock out tag out (LOTO) Interact and assist colleagues to help them with molding problems. Respectful communication with colleagues and management. We we are looking for MINIMUM
Requirements
High school or GED 2 or more years of work experience with plastic injection molding and facilities equipment as described previously. Must be legally authorized to work full time in the US. Tow motor and scissor lift experience is a plus. ADDITIONAL SKILL
Requirements
Duties include but are not limited to: Technician skilled duties: Injection molding process knowledge - i.e. pressures, velocity, melt, fill time, ejector bars, etc. Start and stop of injection molding equipment. Install/remove molds, trim dies, grinders, and other auxiliary equipment to make plastic parts. Troubleshoot, correct, repair, and optimize injection molding machines, robots (move/initialize), trim dies and all support equipment for molding operations (thermolators, loader system, grinders, conveyors, etc). The individual will respond to various equipment conditions, analyze the situation for root cause, and apply the appropriate skill to resolve the issue. Operate fork truck to complete tasks such as pulling and setting molds, changing trim dies, etc. Read, record, and monitor instructions, formulas, and processing graphs of machine operational data. Occasionally assist with preventative maintenance on molds and equipment. Demonstrate and promote safe work practices and standards consistent with all OSHA and Energizer internal safety policies and procedures including lock out tag out (LOTO) Interact and assist colleagues to help them with molding problems. Respectful communication with colleagues and management.
Requirements
High school or GED 2 or more years of work experience with plastic injection molding and facilities equipment as described previously. Must be legally
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What you'll love about this job Our Garrettsville, OH Energizer facility produces products used in our North American battery manufacturing plants to make our renowned Energizer and Ray-O-Vac branded batteries. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented, quality focused, and fast-paced environment, you are the right fit for our team! We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage effective on your hire date. (2) Open Positions - (1) 12 Hour Day Shift and (1) 12 Hour Night Shift. A $2,000 Sign On bonus will also be included in the package. Energizer matches your 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 6%. The company also provides 11 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid Parental Leave and paid vacation time. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared values and passion for winning make us one team. This is Energizer Holdings, Inc. Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Position Summary This person will perform several tasks associated with maintaining plastic injection molding process, equipment related to injection molding machines, servo robots, grinders, trimming equipment, loader systems, facilities support and other.