Mold Process Specialist: Injection Molding Lead

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Airlite Plastics is seeking a Mold Specialist to join our Omaha, NE team. You will set up and operate high-speed injection molding machines, ensuring product quality, and coordinating with QA and packing teams.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of related experience, and English reading/writing proficiency. You will routinely monitor cycles, adjust colors, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures).
• Ability to write routine reports in English; speak effectively with employees and supervisors in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values.
• Take the initiative to ask for and offer help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Is certified to run molding-related equipment on one half (North or South) of the Traditional building.
• Performs a daily Beginning of Shift audit of the assigned area with the outgoing Molding Specialist.
• Performs machine start-ups and shutdowns to required procedures.
• Removes contamination from mold tips and replaces tips as needed.
• Provides product acceptability information to packers after machine adjustments and/or color changes.
• Reviews production schedule and makes color/material changes during the shift to prevent overruns.
• Reviews floor inspection and diameter size reports with area supervisor/QA technicians and follows up on corrections.
• Performs quality inspections and documents product quality and color shades to ensure specifications.
• Communicates with quality auditors and Lead Molding Specialist regarding questionable product and makes timely adjustments.
• Monitors cycle times to required procedures and maintains quality, scrap, and machine efficiency in the area.
• Maintains safety and housekeeping, reports potential hazards, and ensures coworker safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

Airlite Plastics is seeking a Mold Specialist to join our Omaha, NE team. You will set up and operate high-speed injection molding machines, ensuring product quality, and coordinating with QA and packing teams.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of related experience, and English reading/writing proficiency. You will routinely monitor cycles, adjust colors, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.