Mold Change Technician I - 1st Shift, Boost Uptime

Hubbell Incorporated; Forest Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician I - Mold Change to perform mold changeovers on injection molding equipment and support maintenance for production lines. The role emphasizes safe, efficient changes aligned with production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment utilization.

You will work with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Tooling teams to perform preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and routine inspections of molding systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, injection molding, tooling, or a related technical field.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, hoists, and measuring devices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to become certified to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Compliance with all OSHA and company safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeovers on injection molding presses according to production schedules.
• Prepare machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment for startup and production.
• Assist with machine startup activities following mold installation.
• Verify molds, utilities, cooling connections, and support equipment are operating correctly.
• Support production and process technicians during startup validation and transition to production.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance activities on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct inspections of hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, drive, and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and correct minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist maintenance personnel with larger repairs and improvement projects.
• Read and interpret manuals, work instructions, blueprints, and work orders.
• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, cranes, and material handling equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and PM records.
• Practice and promote safety at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Read blueprints

Read manuals and work orders

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school certification or Associate Degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation (certified)

Measuring devices

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician I - Mold Change to perform mold changeovers on injection molding equipment and support maintenance for production lines. The role emphasizes safe, efficient changes aligned with production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment utilization.

You will work with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Tooling teams to perform preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and routine inspections of molding systems.