Injection Molding Technician

Randstad USA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an Injection Molding Technician in Opa Locka, FL to set up, operate, and maintain injection molding machines for high-quality plastic parts.

The role requires 5 years of experience, High School education, and familiarity with equipment from Arburg, Engel, or Husky. First shift, 8 AM–4 PM, with overtime potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in injection molding equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with injection molding machines (Arburg/Engel/Husky).
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines and peripheral systems.
• Diagnose and repair PLC logic issues and servo-motor discrepancies.
• Assist with mold changes and basic tool maintenance.
• Maintain and repair robotic part removers, material dryers, thermolators, and grinders.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and OSHA safety standards; keep detailed repair logs.

Skills

Molding

Electronic Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Injection molding

PLC

Blueprints

Engineering

Plastics

Blow molding

Cincinnati Milacron

LS Mtron

Education

High School

Tools

Arburg

Engel

Husky

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Injection Molding Technician to join our team in Opa Locka, Florida. As an Injection Molding Technician, you will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts according to specifications. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment.

salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems of injection molding machines (e.g., Arburg, Engel, or Husky) to minimize unplanned downtime.
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair complex equipment failures, including PLC logic issues, heater band malfunctions, and servo-motor discrepancies, ensuring rapid return-to-service.
• Tooling & Mold Care: Assist with mold changes and perform basic tool maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and identifying wear or damage to cavities and cores.
• Auxiliary Equipment Support: Maintain and repair peripheral systems such as robotic part removers, material dryers, thermolators, and grinders to ensure a seamless production cycle.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA safety standards while maintaining detailed digital logs of all repairs and parts used.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 40lbs
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Molding
• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• injection molding
• plc
• Blueprints
• Engineering
• plastics
• blow molding
• Cincinati Milacron
• LS Mtron

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School