Injection Mold Technician: Drive Uptime & Precision Repairs

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to service injection molds and tooling. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair hydraulic and electrical systems to maximize uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating mills and lathes, disassembling molds, and sharing expertise with teammates while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of injection molding or tool & die experience.
• Repairing hot runner systems, valve gate experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and hands-on with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Injection molding

Valve gate systems

Troubleshooting

Mills

Lathes

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical wiring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC mills

Lathes

Cranes

Rigging

Forklift

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to service injection molds and tooling. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair hydraulic and electrical systems to maximize uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating mills and lathes, disassembling molds, and sharing expertise with teammates while adhering to safety and quality standards.