Injection Mold Setup Technician — Hands-On Impact

Just Play Homepage; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Play seeks a Plastic Technician to assist in the setup and operation of injection molding equipment. You will participate in mold installation, process optimization, and part releases for production across multiple products.

The role emphasizes mechanical skills, attention to detail, and safe hoist operation. The position requires 1–3 years of plastics molding experience and a strong understanding of machinery, plus the ability to work with EPR/MRP software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years plastics molding experience preferred.
• Plastic injection molding experience and machinery knowledge.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 10,000 lbs with hoists or cranes.
• Experience with EPR/MRP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions to set up, start up, and maintain injection molding equipment and install/remove molds.
• Maintain optimum molding processes, material handling/storage, and other miscellaneous jobs.
• Evaluate parts per molding and finishing guidelines.
• Release parts for molding via check-off documentation.
• Hook hoist to mold and lift mold from presses.
• Maintain inventory and accurate setup records.
• Identify and recommend replacement parts, tools, or accessories as needed.
• Provide training to operators on equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plastics molding

Machinery knowledge

Mechanical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPR/MRP Software

Job description

Just Play seeks a Plastic Technician to assist in the setup and operation of injection molding equipment. You will participate in mold installation, process optimization, and part releases for production across multiple products.

The role emphasizes mechanical skills, attention to detail, and safe hoist operation. The position requires 1–3 years of plastics molding experience and a strong understanding of machinery, plus the ability to work with EPR/MRP software.