Injection Molding Process Technician I

Socket.dev; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Injection Molding Set-Up Technician in Greeneville, TN to set up, start up and maintain molding machines, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. You will troubleshoot processes, perform mold changes, and coordinate with Material Handlers and Operators to ensure materials are available.

The role requires 1-2 years in molding or related fields, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to work O/T. Proficiency with Windows/Excel/Word is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
• Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
• Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
• Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.
• Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to ensure raw materials are available.
• Monitors machine operation for ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; leads continuous improvements.
• Collaborates with production management to review and organize production activities.
• Identifies and resolves equipment and quality problems with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within the work cell.
• Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logs changes and drafts detailed mold repair information.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mold setup

Process troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Training others

Backup Mold Setter

Teamwork

English literacy

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Injection Molding Set-Up Technician in Greeneville, TN to set up, start up and maintain molding machines, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. You will troubleshoot processes, perform mold changes, and coordinate with Material Handlers and Operators to ensure materials are available.

The role requires 1-2 years in molding or related fields, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to work O/T. Proficiency with Windows/Excel/Word is valued.