Injection Molding Technician – Automation & Maintenance

Autonomy Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomy Staffing is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Technician to join our client's advanced manufacturing facility in Charleston. This role operates, maintains, and troubleshoots injection molding and automation equipment to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, monitoring resin drying, molds, and temperature controls; leading production schedules in a highly automated environment; ensuring safety and environmental protocols; and recording

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AAS degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in injection molding.
• Hands-on experience with crane operation, pneumatic actuators, electro-mechanical controls, robotics, and sensor systems.
• At least 2 years of direct experience in injection molding operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to participate in root-cause analysis.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments and familiarity with automated record systems (SAP, SPC, MES, EWM) are a plus.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection molding and automation equipment to meet production goals.
• Set up, monitor, and control injection molding machines, including resin drying, hot runners, molds, and temperature control systems.
• Lead execution of the production schedule in a highly automated environment.
• Maintain controlled areas and oversee environmental monitoring in the injection molding production process.
• Document production operations and event responses accurately in SAP.
• Support system and equipment reliability improvement projects.
• Ensure all safety and environmental protocols are followed.

Skills

Crane operation

Pneumatic actuators

Electro-mechanical controls

Robotics

Sensor systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS degree in related field preferred

Tools

SAP

SPC

MES

EWM

Job description

Autonomy Staffing is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Technician to join our client's advanced manufacturing facility in Charleston. This role operates, maintains, and troubleshoots injection molding and automation equipment to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, monitoring resin drying, molds, and temperature controls; leading production schedules in a highly automated environment; ensuring safety and environmental protocols; and recording