Our client is looking for a hands-on Mold Technician to join their production team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind getting our injection molding presses ready to run high-quality parts safely and efficiently.
If you are an experienced mold setter looking for a solid shop floor, or a mechanically minded professional (such as an automotive technician, machine assembler, or maintenance helper) who is skilled with hand tools and eager to learn the plastics trade, we want to talk to you. We are willing to train candidates who bring strong mechanical aptitude and a reliable work ethic.
- Mechanical Mold Changeovers: Safely rig, lift, and transport molds using overhead cranes and lifts; secure tooling into presses using standard hand and power tools.
- Tooling Preparation & Adjustments: Change out mold inserts and date stamps, adjust knockout pin lengths/patterns, set safety drop bars, and verify nozzle/orifice sizes.
- Plumbing & Auxiliaries: Connect water lines, configure thermolators (temperature controllers), and ensure proper mold cooling loops are leak-free and running at set temperatures.
- Press Set-Up: Assist with setting basic machine parameters, including clamp tonnage, core pull sequences, mold protection settings, and barrel purging.
- Post-Run Maintenance: Clean mold faces, blow out water lines, apply rust preventative, and properly stage tooling for storage after production runs.
- Basic Troubleshooting: Monitor operating machines to catch mechanical jams, water leaks, or basic process faults, working with supervisors and operators to keep lines running smoothly.
Requirements
- Mechanical Aptitude: Strong comfort using hand tools, wrenches, sockets, and basic measuring equipment. Hands-on experience in machine maintenance, automotive repair, mechanical assembly, or fabrication is highly valued.
- Plastics Experience (Preferred, Not Required): Prior experience setting up or operating injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment (chillers, thermolators), or overhead cranes is a strong plus.
- Safety & Detail Orientation: Demonstrated focus on shop floor safety, rigging protocols, and careful attention to hardware details (ensuring bolts, fittings, and lines are correct before firing a cycle).
- Communication: Ability to read setup sheets, follow written standard operating procedures (SOPs), and communicate effectively with shift leads and machine operators.
