Injection Molding Changeover Technician — Lean, Safe Startups

LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Group seeks a Mold Changeover Technician in the United States, Richmond, VA, to perform mold changeovers and setup on injection molding lines. You will verify mold readiness, connect utilities, and support startup with cross-functional teams.

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential. Join a safety-focused team with opportunities to improve changeover times and equipment availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational education preferred.
• Two+ years of experience performing mold changeovers, mold setup, or related technical work in injection molding.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to install and prepare molds for production.
• Ability to read setup sheets, work instructions, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeovers on injection molding machines according to work instructions and schedules.
• Safely remove, transport, install, align, and secure molds using approved lifting devices and cranes.
• Prepare molds and tooling for installation by verifying cleanliness and readiness for production.
• Connect and verify mold utilities (water, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, temperature control).
• Support startup and first-shot validation with Process Technicians and Quality teams.
• Identify issues affecting safety, quality, or production and escalate as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational education preferred

Tools

MES familiarity

Manufacturing software literacy

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

LEGO Group seeks a Mold Changeover Technician in the United States, Richmond, VA, to perform mold changeovers and setup on injection molding lines. You will verify mold readiness, connect utilities, and support startup with cross-functional teams.

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential. Join a safety-focused team with opportunities to improve changeover times and equipment availability.