Injection Mold Technician: Uptime & Maintenance Expert

rehrig; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company seeks an experienced maintenance technician to safely perform preventative maintenance, tool changes, and mold repairs on injection molds. You will diagnose, repair, and service hot runner systems to maximize uptime and ensure production efficiency.

Responsibilities include in-press checks, component machining, and mentoring teammates while following safety and quality standards. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding or tool and die.
• Proficiency repairing hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging.
• Forklift certification and overhead crane experience.
• Familiar with large molds (40,000–90,000 lbs.) and stack molds.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical wiring for sensors.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Complete in-press mold checks and make-ready preparations.
• Diagnose and repair injection molds to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot issues such as sticking parts and leaks, collaborating with other departments.
• Machine mold components using CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes.
• Maintain surface finishes for optimal part release.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Share expertise by training teammates and maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

Injection molding expertise

Tool & die background

Troubleshooting

Mills/Lathes/CNC

Forklift certification

Overhead crane operation

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Electrical wiring for sensors

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC mills

Lathes

Cranes

Rigging

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company seeks an experienced maintenance technician to safely perform preventative maintenance, tool changes, and mold repairs on injection molds. You will diagnose, repair, and service hot runner systems to maximize uptime and ensure production efficiency.

Responsibilities include in-press checks, component machining, and mentoring teammates while following safety and quality standards. Equal opportunity employer.