Mfg Indirect - Molding Set Up

Viant Medical Inc.; Vega Baja (PR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Shift differential pay

401k plan with company match

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Referral bonus

Company-paid life insurance

On-site training programs

Career path for advancement

New hire onboarding training plans

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. in Puerto Rico is seeking a Molding Set Up associate to ensure equipment runs per specifications, perform mold install/removal, and follow SOP 003.

You will work under supervision, solve routine issues, and contribute to a safe, productive production environment. This role offers market-competitive pay starting at $12.25 per hour, with career laddering opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and shift 3rd available (10:30 pm–7:00 am).

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in injection molding.
• Able to rotate shifts; capable of heavy lifting; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies equipment malfunctions and repair needs; makes minor adjustments with supervisor.
• Installs molds in machines as scheduled.
• Follows mold set up SOP 003 during removal or installation of molds.
• Adheres to all safety guidelines and maintains clean work area.
• Maintains parting line cleaning schedule and documents setup activities.

Skills

Shift rotation

Heavy duty work

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Molding Set Up

Join a team dedicated to creating life-enhancing medical devices that improve lives around the world. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing prior experience, Viant offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Through our people-first culture and commitment to We’re In It For Life, we support your development, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation

We offer market competitive compensation. Starting pay is $12.25 per hour with Career Laddering Opportunities. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Work Schedule

We are expanding and have the following shift available: 3rd Shift: 10:30 pm- 7:00 am.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire!
• Shift differential pay
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Referral Bonus
• Company-paid life insurance
• On-site Training Programs
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans

About the role

The Molding Set Up- Ensures equipment operation is in conformance with specifications by observation, inspection and making minor repair. Working under close supervision, they solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity while consistently demonstrating Viant’s values and contributing to a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Identifies equipment malfunctions and repair needs. Makes minor adjustments in coordination with immediate supervisor on daily basis.
• Install molds in machines as required by schedule.
• Complies with mold set up procedure SOP 003 whenever working on removal or installation of molds.
• Follows all company and machine safety guidelines.
• Maintains parting line cleaning schedule.
• Checks and writes all required documentation pertaining to set up department (form)
• Perform other related duties as required by immediate supervisor.
• Mold Installation and Removal
• Process Configuration is a plus.
• Purging & Material Setup

Job Requirements

Education

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

2 or more years of experience in “injection molding”.

Skills/Competencies

• Available to rotate shift, ability to exert Heavy Duty work, preferable bilingual.

Physical Requirements

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous, day-to-day activities of a primarily productive nature.
• Moderate lifting (20 lbs.), carrying (10 lbs.), bending, and prolonged sitting.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and material. Intensive handwork.
• Requires the ability to identify and distinguish colors and shapes.
• Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Well-lighted, air-conditioned, indoor laboratory/production setting with adequate ventilation.

About the site

At Viant Puerto Rico, every product begins with a disciplined approach to process. The team’s expertise in drug delivery and complex device assembly allows for precise, repeatable performance at scale and the control needed to meet the most demanding regulatory and clinical requirements. The facility supports sterile and non-sterile medical devices across a range of clinical applications. Flexible supply models (make-to-order, Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, and consignment) allow customers to scale production without interruption, too.

About the company

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.