Injection Molding Process Tech

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Monette (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is seeking an experienced manufacturing operator for the plastics/injection molding sector. The candidate will operate presses, perform machine setups, mold changes, and process adjustments while ensuring documentation accuracy.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years in injection molding, and the ability to read work orders, process sheets, and schedules. Forklift certification is preferred and beneficial for workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and understand English and work orders, process sheets, schedules, and manufacturing docs.
• Minimum of five years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating injection molding presses and related auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Experience performing machine setups, mold changes, and process adjustments.
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot molding processes and equipment.
• Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality documentation

Teamwork / independent work

Forklift certification

Reading English work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $24.00 - $28.00 / Hour
• Industry Plastics, Injection Molding, Manufacturing
• Employee Type Regular - Hourly

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Minimum of five (5) years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating injection molding presses and related auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, process sheets, production schedules, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Experience performing machine setups, mold changes, and process adjustments.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot molding processes and equipment.
• Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift a minimum of 55 lbs.

Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time.

Must be able to climb stairs.

Must be able to reach 6-7 ft., with stool.

Must possess visual acuity.

Must be mechanically inclined.

Must be able to use a torque wrench, with variances of 90 / 150 ft. lbs.

Must be able to bend and stoop.

Must be able to work in excessive heat.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Minimum of five (5) years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating injection molding presses and related auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, process sheets, production schedules, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Experience performing machine setups, mold changes, and process adjustments.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot molding processes and equipment.
• Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift a minimum of 55 lbs.

Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time.

Must be able to climb stairs.

Must be able to reach 6-7 ft., with stool.

Must possess visual acuity.

Must be mechanically inclined.

Must be able to use a torque wrench, with variances of 90 / 150 ft. lbs.

Must be able to bend and stoop.

Must be able to work in excessive heat.

Summary

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, can read and understand English, and possesses at least 5 years of injection molding experience in a manufacturing environment. They should have hands‑on experience operating injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment, performing machine setups, mold changes, and process adjustments. A strong understanding of molding processes, materials, quality standards, and manufacturing documentation is required, along with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and accurately maintain production and quality records. The candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and be eligible to obtain and maintain forklift certification.