Injection Molding Technician: Prototype & Production Expert

Menasha Corporation; Orion (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation seeks an injection molding technician to set up machines, install dies, adjust settings, and troubleshoot molding problems in prototype and production work. You will clean work areas, modify prototypes to meet quality specs, and follow all safety and manufacturing policies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a one-year certificate or 3–6 months related experience; strong reading, math, and problem-solving skills; ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up of injection molding machines, including dies, machine settings, chiller, thermolators, hot runners, materials, tools and operator required fixtures.
• Clean up of work area after production and prototypes.
• Make adjustments to prototypes and production to meet quality, engineering and customer requirements.
• Adhere to all company and manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as directed.
• Empowerment to take responsibility for the quality of work performed.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Technical certificate

Job description

Menasha Corporation seeks an injection molding technician to set up machines, install dies, adjust settings, and troubleshoot molding problems in prototype and production work. You will clean work areas, modify prototypes to meet quality specs, and follow all safety and manufacturing policies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a one-year certificate or 3–6 months related experience; strong reading, math, and problem-solving skills; ability to lift up to 50