Injection Moulding Technician

Spectra Packaging Solutions; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

24 days holiday

Free onsite parking

EAP package

Training and career progression

Job summary

Spectra Packaging Solutions in Pennsylvania is seeking an Injection Moulding Technician to join a three-shift rotation (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am). The role is hands-on, supporting the shift team and ensuring adherence to procedures and quality standards.

You will change tools and colours, perform fault finding and process adjustments, run QC checks, keep machines running efficiently, and complete production documentation.

Qualifications

• Engineering or mechanical background.
• Willingness to follow procedures and quality standards.
• Attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work across three shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned tool and colour changes on injection moulding and assembly machines.
• Fault finding and process adjustments to meet specifications.
• Carry out QC checks according to internal procedures.
• Help keep machines running efficiently and effectively.
• Packing and palletising finished goods.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe during shift.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Follow Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.

Skills

Engineering background

Mechanical experience

Plastics industry experience

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Injection Moulding Technician to work on a three-shift rotation basis – 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the shift team on a day-to-day basis whilst following company procedures and ensuring compliance with the quality standards set.

You will ensure that optimum processes are established and maintained whilst being able to demonstrate high levels of technical competence. This is an exciting and versatile role within the department.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Carry out planned tool and colour changes on injection moulding and assembly machines.
• Fault finding and making process adjustments as and when required to ensure components are within set specifications.
• Carry out QC checks, analysing visual and functional specifications in accordance with internal procedures.
• Helping to keep machines running efficiently and effectively.
• Packing and palletisation of finished goods.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, tidy, and safe throughout your shift.
• Ensure that all documentation relating to production is completed correctly.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with current legislation and company procedures, particularly but not exclusively in regard to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment Management.

You Will Be

• Experienced within an engineering or mechanical background. (Experience within the plastics industry in a similar role is desirable although not essential as training will be given).
• An excellent team player with effective interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with others.
• Able to pick up processes and operations effectively.
• Honest, reliable and accountable.
• Hard-working with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Conscientious with a sharp eye for detail and a pride for delivering excellence consistently.
• Innovative in exploring better ways of working and using your own initiative to find solutions.
• Committed to sustainability in terms of supporting the environment.
• Safety conscious and willing to lead by example.
• Open to embracing challenges and adapting to change when required.

This is an exciting time to be joining an expanding, privately owned company with an ambition and vision to succeed. This position offers a competitive salary, 5% employer pension contribution with employee contribution, 24 days paid holiday (exclusive of bank holidays), free onsite parking, an attractive EAP package, training and career progression.

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.