Mechanic A – Compression Molding

Leviton; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer-matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Mold Technician to set up and run compression molding equipment, ensuring the production of high-quality parts. You will monitor gauges, diagnose mechanical issues, and perform routine maintenance while keeping work areas safe and organized.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong mechanical aptitude, with molding/plastics experience preferred. Growth opportunities exist within a collaborative manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with molding or plastics helpful.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with gauges, dials, and indicators.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up/start up of compression molding equipment.
• Observe gauges and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning correctly.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs/adjustments.
• Maintain molding machines and perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure safety guarding is in place and the area is clean and organized.
• Document repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with tool changes and loading/unloading molds as needed.
• Support production leads with sample submits and QA handoffs.

Skills

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Teamwork

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Mech/Elec/Mech Tech degree preferred

Tools

Molding equipment

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

Responsible for installing and removing molds, setting up raw materials for molded parts, mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance, and assurance of the quality of the parts being. Performs all functions in a safe manner and within quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for set-up/start-up of compression molding equipment
• Observes gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly
• Diagnoses equipment problems and makes necessary mechanical repairs and adjustments to keep equipment in proper operating condition
• Performs molding machine maintenance and molding machine repair as required
• Maintains the operating condition of industrial production, processing machinery, or equipment
• Repairs, cleans, lubricates, or adjusts hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to optimally maintain the equipment
• Documents required repairs and maintenance tasks
• Assures all assigned equipment safety guarding is in place and areas of the machine are clean, neat and organized
• Responsible for shut-down and lock-out of equipment, informs Supervisor or Production Lead if safety device is found to be defective
• Performs production tooling changes, which includes removing, installing, and setting up molds using established methods and parameters to meet specifications
• Reassembles equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repair
• Submits setup samples to the Production Lead or Lead Mechanic who will evaluate the setup and, if approved, forward the sample to Quality Assurance for inspection and to obtain a license to produce parts
• Operates material movement equipment in a safe and efficient manner to prevent injury to self, others, and other equipment
• Operates molding equipment as needed
• Follows all processes, policies, and procedures to account for materials, finished goods, and quality system requirements
• Examines parts for defects, such as excessive wear or breakage
• Cleans work areas using basic cleaning materials
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ability to operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Ability to analyze failures, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators
• Ability to use equipment that requires hot work permits such as welders, grinders, and torches
• Self-motivated and capable of identifying and completing tasks with minimal direction
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and implement effective solutions
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing of goods
• Ability to use judgement related to identifying potential safety hazards
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling
• Ability to quickly move hands, hands together with arms, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds
• Requires eye/hand/foot coordination
• Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Education & Experience

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Mechanical or Electro/Mechanical Technology or related field of study preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 1-year industrial experience required, molding or plastics field preferred

Travel

• No travel is anticipated

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensurethe legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.