Injection Molding Process and Tooling Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionInjection Molding Process and Tooling Technician What if this were your next move?

Do you enjoy turning a silent press into a stable, repeatable process? Can you move from startup to steady-state, keep cavitation balanced, and know when to freeze off a cavity to protect quality and output? If that sounds like you, read on.

Pay and hours

$24.00–$30.00/hour based on experience, paid weekly, plus a $0.50/hour night shift differential.

• 1st Shift: 7:00am–3:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm–11:00pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm–7:00am

About the work

• Champion safety by following policies, wearing PPE, staying alert on the floor, and immediately notifying a Supervisor or Manager of concerns.
• Prepare, start up, and shut down injection molding machines and connected equipment (conveyors, stackers, automation).
• Execute mold changes and adjustments to achieve quality at standard run rates.
• Maintain cavitation effectively and make smart decisions about freezing off cavities to sustain production.
• Troubleshoot issues and quickly escalate mold or maintenance problems to keep operations running.
• Perform routine cleaning during the shift and keep the area neat and orderly.
• Record parameters, actions taken, and process notes in the maintenance tracking system to ensure smooth cross-shift communication.
• Once trained/certified, operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely.
• Complete assigned training courses and assist with additional tasks as needed.

What you bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training.
• Availability for overtime, including weekends.
• Manufacturing experience (2 years preferred) and forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal) and use a computer for required documentation.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with seasonal heat/cold and machine noise; able to wear PPE appropriate to the task.

Bonus experience

• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Injection Molding Experience
• Thermoforming Experience
• Blow Molding Experience

Compliance

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen