Injection Molder

Qualified Staffing; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking an Operational Technologist focused on thermoplastics production and injection molding. The role covers setup, parameter tuning and data-driven improvements for cycle times and part quality.

The position requires 2–5 years in injection molding roles, knowledge of molding principles, and familiarity with machine controls from brands like Engel, Arburg or Sumitomo. Shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plastic injection molding technology.
• Strong understanding of plastic materials and molding principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and process documentation.
• Knowledge of machine control systems (Engel, Arburg, Sumitomo).
• Experience with IBM and EBM technology is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality and safety.
• 2–5 years in injection molding setup, processing and technician roles.
• Willingness to work in 2ND shift

Responsibilities

• Set up and start injection molding machines, molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time) to achieve optimal cycle times and quality.
• Analyze production data and make process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Implement changes to improve part consistency and surface finish.
• Solves simple technical problems in production that shift managers cannot solve.
• Regularly cleans tools and machines and assembly lines in production.
• Cooperates with independent operational technologists on more demanding tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to repair and maintain equipment.
• Record machine settings, process changes and production data

Skills

Injection molding

Molding principles

Technical interpretation

Engineering docs

Quality control

Safety practices

IBM/EBM experience

Tools

Engel

Arburg

Sumitomo

Job description

OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST (Thermoplastics / Production Technologist)

Mon-Sun 6:00am-2:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm

$25.00-$32.00

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Set up and start injection molding machines, molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, cooling time) to achieve optimal cycle times and quality.
• Analyze production data and make process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Implement changes to improve part consistency and surface finish.
• Solves simple technical problems in production that shift managers cannot solve.
• Regularly cleans tools and machines and assembly lines in production.
• Cooperates with independent operational technologists on more demanding tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to repair and maintain equipment.
• Record machine settings, process changes and production data

What do we expect?

• Knowledge of plastic injection molding technology.
• Strong understanding of plastic materials and molding principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and process documentation.
• Knowledge of machine control systems (e.g. Engel, Arburg, Sumitomo, …).
• Experience with IBM and EBM technology is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality and safety.
• 2-5 years in injection molding setup, processing and technician roles.
• Willingness to work in 2ND shift

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