Changeover Technician: Injection Molding

LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Group seeks a Mold Changeover Technician in the United States, Richmond, VA, to perform mold changeovers and setup on injection molding lines. You will verify mold readiness, connect utilities, and support startup with cross-functional teams.

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential. Join a safety-focused team with opportunities to improve changeover times and equipment availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational education preferred.
• Two+ years of experience performing mold changeovers, mold setup, or related technical work in injection molding.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to install and prepare molds for production.
• Ability to read setup sheets, work instructions, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeovers on injection molding machines according to work instructions and schedules.
• Safely remove, transport, install, align, and secure molds using approved lifting devices and cranes.
• Prepare molds and tooling for installation by verifying cleanliness and readiness for production.
• Connect and verify mold utilities (water, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, temperature control).
• Support startup and first-shot validation with Process Technicians and Quality teams.
• Identify issues affecting safety, quality, or production and escalate as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational education preferred

Tools

MES familiarity

Manufacturing software literacy

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeovers on injection molding machines in accordance with standardized work instructions, safety procedures, and production schedules.
• Safely remove, transport, install, align, and secure injection molds using approved lifting devices, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment.
• Prepare molds and associated tooling for installation by verifying cleanliness, condition, and readiness for production.
• Connect and verify all mold utilities, including water, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and temperature control systems, ensuring proper operation prior to startup.
• Perform pre-startup inspections and verify machine and mold setup against established standards and setup documentation.
• Support first-shot validation and production startup in partnership with Process Technicians, Production, and Quality teams.
• Identify and communicate tooling, equipment, or setup issues that could impact safety, quality, or production performance, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Complete all required documentation related to mold changes, equipment status, setup verification, and production records accurately and on time.
• Assist with minor troubleshooting and setup adjustments during startup while coordinating with Maintenance and Process Technicians when additional support is required.
• Handle molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment with care while following all established safety and equipment handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, SMED, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing changeover time, improving equipment availability, enhancing safety, and increasing first-pass quality.
• Support equipment commissioning, training activities, and implementation of new processes as required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational education preferred.
• Two or more years of experience performing mold changeovers, mold setup, machine setup, or related technical work within an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely install, align, connect, and prepare injection molds for production.
• Working knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, auxiliary equipment, and utility connections.
• Ability to read and follow setup sheets, work instructions, technical documentation, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using manufacturing execution systems (MES), digital work instructions, or electronic work order systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification or formal training in injection molding, industrial maintenance, tooling, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other industrial material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SMED, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing systems, robotics, or auxiliary equipment is preferred.
• Previous experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities is a plus.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $26.50 - $26.50 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What's in it for you?

• Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.
• Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

Drug Screening

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.