Injection Molding Operator

MAC Incorporated; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in Monroe Township, NJ is seeking a Mold Setup Technician with plastics and mold setup experience. The role requires preparing, assembling, maintaining and changing molds for SBM/EBM production equipment, ensuring tooling is production-ready for scheduled setups while upholding safety, GMP, and housekeeping standards.

The candidate will perform mold assembly/disassembly, mold changeovers, and preventive maintenance, inspect tooling, and train new hires.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of SBM/EBM Mold Setup Technician experience.
• Ability to independently complete mold changeovers on at least three machine platforms.
• Experience with SBM/EBM molds, extrusion heads, and tooling components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math/measuring skills.
• Ability to identify molds and tooling by Engineering number.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold assembly, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.
• Complete mold changeovers and prepare tooling/components for scheduled setups.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on molds and tooling.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, or production issues.
• Identify required tooling using setup sheets and Engineering numbers.
• Train new employees on mold assembly and setup techniques.
• Maintain a clean, safe GMP-compliant work area.
• Follow daily direction from department leadership.

Skills

Mold setup

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering numbers

Tooling identification

PM maintenance

Safety compliance

Job description

LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ IS LOOKING FOR A SHARP MOLD SETUP TECHNICIAN

NEED TO HAVE PLASTICS AND MOLD SETUP EXPERIENCE.

SHIFT

1ST SHIFT MON-FRI 6AM-230PM

PAY IS BETWEEN $25-$32 HOURLY

Mold Setup Technician

Position Summary

The Mold Setup Technician is responsible for preparing, assembling, maintaining, and changing molds used in SBM/EBM production equipment. This position ensures tooling is production-ready for scheduled setups while maintaining safety, efficiency, housekeeping, and GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mold assembly, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.
• Complete mold changeovers and prepare all tooling/components required for scheduled setups.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on molds and tooling.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, or potential production issues.
• Identify required tooling using setup sheets and Engineering numbers.
• Perform extrusion head teardowns and reassembly.
• Sandblast extrusion molds and tooling components when required.
• Maintain inventory of mold spare parts and tooling components.
• Ship and receive molds, ensuring all required components are included and inspected.
• Train new employees on mold assembly and related setup techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and GMP-compliant work area.
• Follow daily direction from department leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an SBM/EBM Mold Setup Technician.
• Must be capable of independently completing mold changeovers on at least three machine platforms.
• Experience with SBM/EBM molds, extrusion heads, and tooling components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math/measuring skills.
• Ability to identify molds, tooling, and conversion components by Engineering number.
• Ability to follow setup sheets and written/verbal instructions.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox.
• Ability to train and assist other mold setup employees.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Must be capable of moving/sliding molds weighing over 50 lbs. onto carts, tables, and machine surfaces.
• Must be available for weekday and weekend overtime as required.
• Comfortable working in a hot and humid mold shop environment.
• Must wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, and heat-resistant sleeves.
• Must follow all cGMP requirements, including hair/beard restraints and jewelry restrictions.