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Process Technician

Freudenberg Medical · Baldwin Park, CAtoday
$73k – $83k

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $50k (274 that show pay).

Set up, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding processes for thermoplastic medical components

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on with hot runner systems and mold trials in a medical device cleanroom environment.

Might not be for you. Requires RJG Master Molder I certification and 2+ years injection molding experience.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution BS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleresponsible for supporting injection molding operations... Set up, start up, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding processes

H-1B filings

Freudenberg Medical filed 4 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Quality Engineer II, Product Development Engineer II, Engineer. Median filed pay: $102K a year.

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Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
2+ yrs
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Manufacturing / Production

Role details

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

The incumbent is an experienced, hands-on technician, responsible for supporting injection molding operations, tooling performance, hot runner systems, mold troubleshooting, process stability, and production efficiency. The role serves as a technical resource for production teams, process technicians, tooling personnel, maintenance, engineering, and quality. Set up, start up, troubleshoot, and optimize injection molding processes to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production. Identify and resolve molding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, splay, sink, voids, dimensional variation, contamination, gate issues, and cosmetic defects.

Apply advanced knowledge of molds, tooling construction, mold alignment, parting lines, venting, gate conditions, ejector systems, and wear-related tooling issues. Troubleshoot hot runner systems, including heaters, thermocouples, nozzles, manifolds, temperature controllers, wiring, connector issues, and related process symptoms. Work with process engineering, tooling, maintenance, and quality teams to determine root cause and implement practical corrective actions. Support mold trials, process development, process transfers, and production start-ups for new or existing molded components.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. RJG Master Molder I certification. Minimum 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Injection molding process for thermoplastics Knowledge of practical use of Scientific Process Development Principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically word and excel. Preferred: 2-year degree in engineering or related field Experience working in Cleanroom environment Experience working medical device manufacturing industry Expected salary range for this position is $35 to $40 hourly, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Compensation determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. ‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Medical LLC

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Process Technician role at Freudenberg Medical?

The listed annual base salary range is $73K–$83K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Process Technician role at Freudenberg Medical based?

This role is based in Baldwin Park, CA.

What degree is required for the Process Technician role at Freudenberg Medical?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Process Technician role require?

The posting calls for at least 2 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Process Technician role work with?

Thermoplastics.