Injection Press Mold Change Technician — Plastics Manufacturing

Holland Sharpe; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Sharpe is seeking an experienced Injection Press Mold Change Technician to support our plastics manufacturing operations on 2nd and 3rd shift. You will execute mold changes, configure presses from startup, and troubleshoot a cluster of 12–24 machines to maintain quality and throughput across shifts.

You should bring 3+ years in plastics, strong mold/tooling setup skills, and the ability to read blueprints. Proficiency with Engel and Sumitomo presses is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a plastic injection molding environment or plastics background.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient mold and tooling setup skills.
• Experience overseeing multiple presses and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute mold and tooling changeovers on injection molding machines.
• Configure presses to produce good parts from startup.
• Oversee and troubleshoot a cell of 12–24 machines for quality and throughput.
• Thoroughly clean dies post-run to support handoffs across shifts.
• Work with hydraulic, electric, and magnetic clamp systems.

Skills

Mold changeovers

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Tools

Engel

Sumitomo

Job description

Build Quality from the SetupHolland Sharpe is expanding and seeking an experienced Injection Press Mold Change Technician to support our plastics manufacturing operations on 2nd and 3rd shift.Why This Role MattersEvery great part starts with a great setup. Your changeovers and troubleshooting keep our Engel and Sumitomo presses running at peak performance across the entire shift.What You’ll TackleExecute efficient mold and tooling changeovers on injection molding machinesConfigure injection presses to produce good parts from startupOversee and troubleshoot a cell of 12–24 machines to maintain quality and throughputThoroughly clean dies post-run to support seamless handoffs across shiftsWork confidently with hydraulic, electric, and magnetic clamp systemsWhat You Bring3+ years of experience in a plastic injection molding environment or prior plastics manufacturing backgroundDemonstrated tool/die/mold setup proficiencyAbility to read and interpret blueprintsTools & TechnologyInjection molding machines: Engel, SumitomoShifts2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AMPay$23.68 – $26.64 hourly, commensurate with experience.Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?If you thrive on precise changeovers, fast problem-solving, and keeping multiple presses running to spec, you’ll feel right at home here.