Injection Molding Technician / Engineer

Daechang Indiana Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daechang Indiana Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an injection molding technician/engineer to support equipment maintenance, mold maintenance, insert material control, and quality and floor management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key duties include daily routine inspections of the injection molding line, data-driven processing parameter management, mold insert inspection and wear-part replacement, material control of springs, and aggregation of defect data to drive 5S standards

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, electronic, automation, mechatronics, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in injection molding environments.
• Ability to interpret basic 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
• Proactive attitude toward manufacturing floor operations and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine inspections of the injection molding line and manage processing condition data.
• Inspect insert molds, assist with pin wear parts replacement, and support high-precision maintenance.
• Monitor the feeding status of inserts and take standard troubleshooting actions as needed.
• Aggregate mass-production defect data and maintain production floor 5S standards.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Mold maintenance

Insert material control

Quality & floor management

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / Automation / Mechatronics

Tools

CAD (2D/3D)

Job description

Description

We are looking for an injection molding technician/engineer for our Indianapolis, Indiana facility. The technician/engineer will be responsible equipment maintenance, mold maintenance support, insert material control, and quality and floor management.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily routine inspections of the injection molding line and manage processing condition data.
• Mold Maintenance Support: Inspect insert molds, assist with pin wear parts replacement, and support high-precision maintenance.
• Insert Material Control: Monitor the feeding status of inserts (spring wires) and take standard troubleshooting actions as needed.
• Quality & Floor Management: Aggregate mass-production defect data (such as burrs, short shots, terminal deformation, etc.) and maintain production floor 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or higher (majoring in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related disciplines).
• Experience: 3 or more years of experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability to interpret basic 2D and 3D CAD technical drawings.
• Mindset: Proactive attitude toward manufacturing floor operations and a strong willingness to learn.

Preferred Skills (Plus Factors)

• Certifications: Holder of relevant technical certifications (Equipment Maintenance, Electrical, Welding, Injection Molding, Mold/Die Design, etc.).