Injection Molding Technician — Precision, Quality & Throughput

Caliberr Staffing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing is seeking a Plastics Molding Technician to operate high-speed injection molding equipment and ensure product quality. You will manage setup, startup, and continuous operation of PET and HDPE machines, while maintaining production logs and safety protocols.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, with a solid understanding of line flow, quality control, and basic industrial software. You will troubleshoot minor issues and support efficiency improvements across the line.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing, experience with injection molding equipment.
• Able to operate multiple industrial machines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of production line flow and quality control procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, and run PET and HDPE injection molding machinery.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality inspections.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues with maintenance.
• Maintain production logs, destruction records, and quality docs.
• Optimize line flow and throughput.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Manage raw materials and recycling compatibility.

Skills

Multi-machine operation

Quality inspections

Troubleshooting

Production logs documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Ignition MES

Job description

Caliberr Staffing is seeking a Plastics Molding Technician to operate high-speed injection molding equipment and ensure product quality. You will manage setup, startup, and continuous operation of PET and HDPE machines, while maintaining production logs and safety protocols.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, with a solid understanding of line flow, quality control, and basic industrial software. You will troubleshoot minor issues and support efficiency improvements across the line.