Injection Molding Setup Technician

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical (BCBS)

Delta dental and vision

Competitive 401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

McDonald Plastic Molding in Arkansas is seeking a hands-on production associate to support molding operations. You will startup new production runs, monitor machines, and drive improvements to reduce scrap while maintaining quality and safety on the shop floor.

You will also perform mold setup and changeovers, document processes, and assist in maintenance as needed to keep lines running smoothly. This is a full-time on-site role with standard manufacturing shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and handling mold equipment.
• Ability to set up and changeover molding machines and tooling.
• Focus on improving production efficiency and reducing scrap.
• Troubleshoot process issues with guidance from engineers.
• Adherence to safety procedures and quality standards.
• Document production runs and equipment settings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial startup on a new production run after mold sets are complete.
• Work on processes to improve production efficiencies and reduce scrap.
• Research equipment problems and take corrective action.
• Troubleshoot process issues with designers and engineers for solutions.
• Document and record processes for each customer’s production runs.
• Operate forklift and manage changeovers for molding machines.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work area; follow procedures.

Skills

Forklift

Mold setup

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Documentation

Safety procedures

Job description

McDonald Plastic Molding in Arkansas is seeking a hands-on production associate to support molding operations. You will startup new production runs, monitor machines, and drive improvements to reduce scrap while maintaining quality and safety on the shop floor.

You will also perform mold setup and changeovers, document processes, and assist in maintenance as needed to keep lines running smoothly. This is a full-time on-site role with standard manufacturing shifts.