Injection Molding Setup Technician

Menasha Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation in Orion, Michigan, is seeking a Mold Change Technician to set up injection molding machines for prototype and production parts, ensuring adherence to engineering specs, quality requirements, and safety procedures. The role involves troubleshooting molding issues, cleaning work areas, and preparing equipment for changeovers.

Applicants should have a 1-year certificate from a college or technical school or 3–6 months related experience.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Responsibilities

• Set up of injection molding machines, including dies, machine settings, chiller, thermolators, hot runners, materials, tools and operator fixtures.
• Clean up of work area after production and prototypes.
• Make adjustments to prototypes and production to meet quality, engineering and customer requirements.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Communication

Education

Certificate/Technical school

Job description

Menasha Corporation in Orion, Michigan, is seeking a Mold Change Technician to set up injection molding machines for prototype and production parts, ensuring adherence to engineering specs, quality requirements, and safety procedures. The role involves troubleshooting molding issues, cleaning work areas, and preparing equipment for changeovers.

Applicants should have a 1-year certificate from a college or technical school or 3–6 months related experience.