Injection Molding Set-Up Technician | Day Shift

Eastridge Workforce Solutions; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions seeks an experienced Injection Molding Technician / Set-Up in Baraboo, WI. The role supports daily molding operations, including mold changes, start-ups, shutdowns, and process optimization in a fast-paced factory environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on molding experience, can troubleshoot equipment and processes, and coordinate resources. Certifications in forklift and crane are valued, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience setting, starting, and sampling injection molds.
• Strong working knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, molds, and polymer materials.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding equipment and associated manufacturing processes.
• Forklift operation certification.
• Overhead crane certification.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing support functions, including quality and supply chain.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment and make timely decisions when complete information may not be available.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform injection mold set-ups, machine start-ups, shutdowns, sampling, and related production changeover activities.
• Monitor molding equipment and processes to promote optimal machine performance, product quality, material utilization, and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot injection molding equipment, tooling, materials, and supporting production systems to address operational or quality issues.
• Coordinate day-to-day people and equipment resources within the injection molding operation to support schedule attainment, yield, and on-time production.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and process consistency.
• Assist with the training, coaching, and development of employees to support safe work practices, production standards, and operational expectations.
• Monitor molded-product quality and make appropriate process adjustments to maintain established specifications.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other supporting functions to resolve production issues and maintain workflow.

Skills

Hands-on mold setup

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift certified

Overhead crane certified

Molding processes

Quality awareness

Tools

Cincinnati Milacron equipment

Job description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions seeks an experienced Injection Molding Technician / Set-Up in Baraboo, WI. The role supports daily molding operations, including mold changes, start-ups, shutdowns, and process optimization in a fast-paced factory environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on molding experience, can troubleshoot equipment and processes, and coordinate resources. Certifications in forklift and crane are valued, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.