Injection Molding Technician: Mold Setup & Operation

PlasticStaffing.com; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Plastic Staffing is partnering with a plastics manufacturer in Virginia to hire a hands-on Molding Technician for injection molding operations. The role involves setting up machines, mold changes, and maintaining quality on equipment up to 160 tons.

The selected candidate will start on First Shift for training, then transition to Second Shift as training progresses; a valid passport is required, and relocation assistance is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding equipment.
• Ability to tear down and set up molds and machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold removal, teardown, cleaning, inspection, preparation, and installation.
• Set up injection molding machines and prepare equipment for production.
• Perform production mold changes and equipment changeovers.
• Operate injection molding machines while monitoring cycle times and part quality.
• Support molding operations on machines up to ~160 tons.
• Troubleshoot basic molding issues and escalate complex problems.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete MES entries.

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding machines

Mold changes

Molds & tooling

Job description

Plastic Staffing is partnering with a plastics manufacturer in Virginia to hire a hands-on Molding Technician for injection molding operations. The role involves setting up machines, mold changes, and maintaining quality on equipment up to 160 tons.

The selected candidate will start on First Shift for training, then transition to Second Shift as training progresses; a valid passport is required, and relocation assistance is offered for qualified candidates.