Mold Hanger

Stryten Manufacturing; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stryten Energy is seeking a Mold Hanger for its West Lampeter Township injection molding operation. The role involves performing mold changes, maintaining injection molds, and keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates are dependable, mechanically inclined, and safety-minded, with experience in basic injection molding and forklift operation. The team emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Dependable, mechanically inclined, safety minded, and comfortable working around manufacturing equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic injection molding practices knowledge.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical principles.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and document work.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete mold changes from start to finish.
• Prepare, change, and maintain injection molds.
• Change and clean injection molding machine hoppers.
• Identify and tag machines or molds requiring repairs.
• Communicate daily with supervisors, lead setup personnel, and management.
• Keep your work area and equipment organized and professional.
• Assist with special projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the team wherever needed to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Injection molding

Electrical principles

Problem solving

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Multi-tasking

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Stryten Energy operates a growing plastic injection molding facility in West Lampeter Township. We produce plastic components for car batteries and have a stable and growing customer base. As an essential business we continue to thrive during this economic downturn, and we are expanding our teams.

Mold Hanger / Manufacturing / Injection Molding

Starting Pay: $23.00/hour + Shift Differential

Why Join Our Team?

• Starting pay of $23.00/hour
• 2nd Shift: Additional $1.00/hour
• 3rd Shift: Additional $1.80/hour
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program

If you're someone who enjoys working with your hands, solving mechanical problems, and learning the ins and outs of manufacturing equipment, this could be a great next step for you.

Bring your mechanical skills to a growing manufacturing operation and help keep our production equipment running at its best.

Military training and/or mechanical experience is encouraged and welcomed.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Perform complete mold changes from start to finish
• Prepare, change, and maintain injection molds
• Change and clean injection molding machine hoppers
• Identify and tag machines or molds requiring repairs
• Communicate daily with supervisors, lead setup personnel, and management
• Keep your work area and equipment organized and professional
• Assist with special projects and continuous improvement activities
• Support the team wherever needed to keep production moving safely and efficiently

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, safety minded, and comfortable working around manufacturing equipment.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Working knowledge of basic injection molding practices
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic understanding of electrical principles
• problem-solving skills
• Ability to safely operate forklifts
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense when addressing equipment or production issues

EEO

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.