Injection Mold Operator — Weekend Shift, Steady Production

Rust Belt Recruiting; Hiram Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking an Injection Mold Operator for a role in Ohio. The operator runs high-pressure injection molding machines and large presses to produce rubber products, with emphasis on safety and throughput.

The job involves loading materials, assembling/disassembling molds, and watching heating and curing cycles, while coordinating with the next shift to maintain continuous production flow. Weekend day shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with rubber molding or injection molding is preferred.
• Strong background in heavy industrial manufacturing or high-physicality labor.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work near heat-generating equipment.
• Prior overhead crane experience is advantageous.
• Pass pre-employment background check, physical, and 90-day drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-scale presses and high-pressure injection molding machines.
• Load raw rubber materials into molds and monitor heating and curing cycles.
• Assemble and disassemble molds to maintain production flow.
• Use overhead cranes to move heavy molds and materials.
• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, buffing, and cleaning threads.
• Collaborate with cross-shift team members to ensure production flow.
• Monitor pressure and temperature gauges to ensure product quality.

Skills

Rubber molding

Injection molding

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking an Injection Mold Operator for a role in Ohio. The operator runs high-pressure injection molding machines and large presses to produce rubber products, with emphasis on safety and throughput.

The job involves loading materials, assembling/disassembling molds, and watching heating and curing cycles, while coordinating with the next shift to maintain continuous production flow. Weekend day shifts are available.