Mold Set-Up Technician

birmsearchgroup; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

2nd & 3rd shift

Job summary

Birmingham Search Group is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer to hire Injection Molding Technicians for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. Pay ranges from $24.00 to $27.00 per hour, with opportunities to grow as you gain experience on advanced molding and robotics.

Ideal candidates will have experience with injection molding equipment, mold changes, robotics, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Injection Molding Technician or Mold Setup experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience changing molds and setting up injection molding equipment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold and die changes on injection molding machines safely and efficiently.
• Set up robotic tooling, machine programs, and robot programs for production.
• Verify machine setups and ensure all operating conditions meet quality and production standards.
• Troubleshoot injection molding machines and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform minor process adjustments, including pressure, temperature, speed, and feed rates to maintain product quality.
• Support production by resolving machine, process, and scheduling issues.
• Program and adjust three-axis and six-axis robots as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and other projects as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yushin robots

Star robots

Meiki machines

JSW machines

UBE machines

Mitsubishi machines

KraussMaffei machines

Job description

Injection Molding Technician

Birmingham Search Group is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer to hire Injection Molding Technicians for 2nd and 3rd Shift opportunities.

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00/hour
Shift: 2nd & 3rd Shift Available

If you have experience with injection molding equipment, mold changes, robotics, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold and die changes on injection molding machines safely and efficiently.
• Set up robotic tooling, machine programs, and robot programs for production.
• Verify machine setups and ensure all operating conditions meet quality and production standards.
• Troubleshoot injection molding machines and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform minor process adjustments, including pressure, temperature, speed, and feed rates to maintain product quality.
• Support production by resolving machine, process, and scheduling issues.
• Program and adjust three-axis and six-axis robots as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Injection Molding Technician or Mold Setup experience
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
• Experience changing molds and setting up injection molding equipment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience with Yushin or Star robots
• Familiarity with Meiki, JSW, UBE, Mitsubishi, or KraussMaffei injection molding machines
• Experience optimizing injection molding processes and troubleshooting production issues

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently use hands to operate tools and equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment in a production environment
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as production demands require

Why Apply?

• $24.00 - $27.00/hour
• 2nd & 3rd Shift Available
• Stable automotive manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced injection molding and robotic automation equipment
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing manufacturer