Mold Changeover Technician — Drive Smooth Production

Hubbell Incorporated; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Injection Molding Technician on 1st shift to change molds on injection molding presses and support preventive maintenance. You will prepare machines and tooling for startup, verify system functionality, and assist with startup validation while ensuring safety and production efficiency.

The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing or related field, basic mechanical skills, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; forklift certification may be needed. OT may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years in manufacturing, maintenance, injection molding, tooling, or related field.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, hoists, and measuring devices.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and perform standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to become certified to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Compliance with 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, and support equipment are operating correctly.
• Support production during startup validation and transition to production.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect 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.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Reading manuals and blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Hoists and measuring devices

Forklifts & material handling equipment

Overhead cranes and rigging

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems knowledge

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Injection Molding Technician on 1st shift to change molds on injection molding presses and support preventive maintenance. You will prepare machines and tooling for startup, verify system functionality, and assist with startup validation while ensuring safety and production efficiency.

The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing or related field, basic mechanical skills, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; forklift certification may be needed. OT may be required.