Injection Molding Set Up Technician - 3rd Shift

Royal Technologies

Jamestown (MI)

On-site

USD 31,684 - 37,195

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday work

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonuses

ESOP ownership

Medical insurance

Wellness facility on site

Job summary

Royal Technologies in Hudsonville is seeking Set-Up Technicians to keep our production lines running by switching molds and dies on injection molding machines. This hands-on role suits those who enjoy working with their hands and can be trained on-site.

You’ll train on the 1st shift (8am-4pm) for 2–4 months and then work 3rd shift (12am-8am). Starting wage is $23.00–$27.00/hour (plus quarterly bonuses) with weekly pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

Hands-on technical experience in manufacturing.
Experience with injection molding equipment is a plus.
Willing and able to work overtime and train on 1st shift for 2–4 months.

Responsibilities

Set up and adjust injection molding machines to achieve production efficiency and quality.
Perform mold and color changes as needed.
Ensure materials are available and cover machine assignments.
Troubleshoot injection molding processes and equipment.
Monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle times).
Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.

Skills

Hands-on technical experience

Injection molding equipment

Overtime readiness

Shift adaptability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence. We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

If you like working with your hands to fix things, this job may be for you! Our Set-Up Technicians are an essential part of our production team, ensuring that we can run production by switching out the molds/dies of our injection molding machines. This is a hands on job that we\'ve found mechanically inclined individuals to love! If you love working on your car, renovating your home or troubleshooting issues on machines - we want you and can train you! Based out of our Hudsonville facility, this position reports directly to the team supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Set up and adjust injection molding machines to achieve optimal production efficiency and quality standards.
Climb in and out of injection molding equipment in order to best performmold and color changes
Ensure machines are supplied with appropriate materials and cover machine assignments as needed
Troubleshoot injection molding processes and equipment
Monitor, document and control the injection molding process parameters, including temperature, pressure, and cycle times.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all aspects of the injection molding process.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 55lbs
Prolonged periods of standing, walking and performing repetitive tasks
Bending and stooping
Ability to use fingers, hands and arms to complete a task (dexterity)
Hand-eye coordination
All employees must wear approved safety glasses

Starting Wage: $23.00-$27.00/hour (including shift premium) + quarterly bonuses based on business progress

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications:

Proven hands-on technical experience (work or personal) is highly preferred (utility, maintenance, process tech, etc.)
- Experience with injection molding equipment is a plus
High school diploma/GED or 3-5 years of solid manufacturing experience
Willing and able to work overtime
Ability to work 3rd Shift (12am-8am) but train on 1st shift(8am-4pm)for 2-4 months

What You’ll Get