Compression Molding Technician

Role details

ABOUT RAMPART PRODUCTS

Rampart Products was founded with a clear purpose: provide exceptional customer service, responsive engineering and reasonable delivery times for customers requiring hermetic and rugged electrical interconnect solutions.

Our team brings decades of engineering and manufacturing experience across harsh environment applications, from downhole drilling and subsea equipment to highly engineered connector systems, electronic packaging and advanced manufacturing processes.

Rampart brings engineering, manufacturing, quality and commercial operations together under one roof in Houston, Texas, allowing our teams to collaborate closely from initial concept through production.

As a rapidly growing company, we thrive on technical excellence, accountability, and engineering reality. Rampart proudly supports United States government and defense customers. Because we safeguard vital, mission critical drawings and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), we maintain a modern security posture aligned with government regulated requirements. At Rampart, your work directly protects the infrastructure powering global energy and national security.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Rampart Products is seeking a Compression Molding Technician who will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring compression molding equipment to produce high-quality molded components according to production specifications, work instructions, and safety requirements.

This Technician performs mold changes and machine adjustments, monitors processing conditions, inspects finished parts, and troubleshoots molding and equipment issues to maintain consistent production and product quality.

WHAT THE DAY-TO-DAY LOOKS LIKE

*Responsibilities*

• Set up and operate compression molding presses and related production equipment.
• Install and remove molds, tooling, fixtures, and auxiliary equipment as required.
• Prepare molding materials, compounds, preforms, inserts, and other components according to established procedures.
• Set and monitor molding parameters such as temperature, pressure, cure time, cycle time, and material quantity.
• Start up and shut down molding equipment safely and according to standard operating procedures.
• Monitor production processes to ensure parts meet dimensional, visual, and quality specifications.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment.
• Identify defects such as voids, flash, short shots, cracks, warping, burns, surface imperfections, or dimensional variations.
• Make appropriate machine and process adjustments to maintain consistent product quality.
• Troubleshoot molding problems and assist with identifying root causes of defects and equipment issues.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance on molding equipment and tooling.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, downtime, scrap, and process documentation.
• Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and applicable environmental and quality procedures.
• Communicate production, quality, material, and equipment concerns to supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and quality personnel.
• Assist with process improvements, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, and continuous improvement activities.
• Train or assist less-experienced operators and technicians when required.

WHAT YOU BRING

*Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic understanding of molding processes, materials, tooling, and production equipment
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production specifications, and technical drawings
• Ability to use basic measuring and inspection equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in plastics, rubber, composites, or other molded-product manufacturing

*Physical Requirements*

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle molds, materials, and components within company-established limits
• Ability to work around heated equipment, presses, production machinery, and industrial materials

*Preferred Qualifications*

• Technical certificate, associate degree, or vocational training in manufacturing, plastics technology, mechanical technology, or a related field
• Experience with hydraulic or electric molding presses
• Previous experience operating compression molding presses or similar manufacturing
• Knowledge of thermoset plastics, rubber, composite, or other compression-molded materials.
• Familiarity with mold setup, tooling maintenance, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices.
• Experience working with SPC, control plans, and quality documentation.

*Performance Expectations*

• Produce parts that consistently meet established quality specifications.
• Maintain safe and efficient operation of molding equipment.
• Minimize scrap, downtime, and production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Respond quickly and effectively to process or equipment abnormalities.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain a high standard of workplace safety and housekeeping

*Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience will be considered.*

*Schedule & Pay:*

• Option b/w 1 or 2 Shift
• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm*._* Overtime Available before 6:00am and on Weekends_
• 2 Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm. *Overtime Available after 11:00pm and on Weekends*

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HERE

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Company subsidized Medical & Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Holidays, PTO, & Sick Leave

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must satisfy the federal definition of a "U.S. Person" under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), asylees, or refugees. Rampart Products is an equal opportunity employer. We value technical competence, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to providing reliable products and services to our customers.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US person as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?
• Are you able to perform the essential functions of this role—with or without reasonable accommodation—which includes working in a molded-product manufacturing environment (plastics, rubber, or composites) around heated equipment and industrial machinery, standing/walking for extended periods, frequently bending, reaching, and stooping, and lifting or carrying molds and materials within company-established limits?

Location:

• Houston, TX 77043 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77043 (Required)

Work Location: In person