Mold Setup and Process Optimization Technician (Injection)

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

PTO starts accruing on day one

10 paid holidays each year

Dental, vision, life, and disability보험

Job summary

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC is seeking an Injection Molding Technician to set molds, start up machines, and troubleshoot processes in a fast-paced, climate-controlled facility. You will help keep production moving, identify and fix defects, and support mold changes to improve throughput.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in injection molding, a solid understanding of resins, and hands-on troubleshooting skills, with 3-axis robotics experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting molds and running injection molding processes.
• Solid understanding of resins and processing fundamentals.
• 2+ years of injection molding experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with 3-axis robotics/programming is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and stay current with evolving technology.

Responsibilities

• Set molds, start up machines, and troubleshoot injection molding processes
• Keep machines running—maximize uptime and eliminate downtime
• Identify root cause issues and fix them fast
• Adjust processes to prevent defects and reduce scrap
• Program and adjust robotics (3-axis experience a plus)
• Support mold changes to improve efficiency and throughput
• Respond to quality and production issues in real time
• Maintain process documentation and standards
• Help train operators and support the team
• Keep your area clean, safe, and organized

Skills

Mold setting

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Robotics programming

Tools

3-axis robotics

Job description

Free Health Insurance. Real Impact. No Standing Around.

At Revere Plastics Systems, we’re building a team that shows up, solves problems, and gets results. If you know injection molding and believe problems don’t solve themselves—you fix them, own them, and keep production moving—this is your kind of place.

Why Join Revere Plastics Systems?

• 100% employer-paid health insurance option (employee-only coverage) — no paycheck deductions
• Competitive pay based on experience
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• PTO starts accruing on day one
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• $150 annual safety boot allowance
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Real opportunities to grow and advance
• Team-focused culture that values people who take action

What You’ll Do

• Set molds, start up machines, and troubleshoot injection molding processes
• Keep machines running—maximize uptime and eliminate downtime
• Identify root cause issues and fix them fast
• Adjust processes to prevent defects and reduce scrap
• Program and adjust robotics (3-axis experience a plus)
• Support mold changes to improve efficiency and throughput
• Respond to quality and production issues in real time
• Maintain process documentation and standards
• Help train operators and support the team
• Keep your area clean, safe, and organized

What You Bring

• Proven experience setting molds and running injection molding processes
• Solid understanding of resins and processing fundamentals
• 2+ years of injection molding experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting ability
• Experience with 3-axis robotics/programming is a plus
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and stay current with evolving technology

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift
• Frequent use of hands for handling, adjusting, and operating equipment
• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, and balancing
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs as needed

You Should Be Proficient In

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Continuous Improvement
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Injection Molding Machine (Van Dorn, Engel, Milacron, Sumitomo, Toshiba, Toyo)