Injection Mold Technician

Rehrig Pacific; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to safely and efficiently perform preventive maintenance and mold repairs on injection molds in our Kansas facility. You will support production by diagnosing issues, performing in-press checks, and ensuring reliability and uptime of tooling and molds.

You will work with mills, lathes, CNCs, and overhead cranes, maintaining quality documentation and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in injection molding, tooling, or similar.
• Repair experience with hot runner systems.
• Hands-on machining with mills, lathes, CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Complete in-press mold checks and make-ready preparations.
• Diagnose and repair injection molds to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot issues with team collaboration.
• Machine mold components using mills, lathes, and CNC.
• Maintain surface finishes for proper part release.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Mold repair

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC

Mills

Lathes

Cranes

Rigging

Forklift

Job description

Purpose of Role Safely and efficiently perform varying levels of preventative maintenance, tooling changeovers, and mold repairs on injection molds. This role is critical in supporting customer expectations and driving plant metrics such as production efficiency by ensuring the highest possible reliability and uptime.

What Youll Do:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and tooling to keep them in top operating condition.
• Complete in-press mold checks and make-ready preparations to keep production running smoothly.
• Diagnose and repair injection molds (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hot runner systems, etc.) to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot issues such as sticking parts, water leaks, and hydraulic cylinder problems, often collaborating with other departments.
• Machine individual mold components using CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes.
• Maintain proper surface finishes for optimal part release.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Share your expertise by teaching new skills to team members.
• Follow all safety and quality standards while completing accurate documentation.

What Were Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, tool and die, or equivalent background.
• Proficiency in repairing hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to quickly resolve issues.
• Hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging.
• Forklift certification and overhead crane experience.
• Familiarity with large molds (40,00090,000 lbs.) and stack molds.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical wiring for sensors and switches.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Why Rehrig Pacific Company?

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end-to-end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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