Mold Setup and Processing Technician (Injection Molding)

King Plastics Packaging; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Technician to own setup, daily operation, and routine upkeep of molding machines in our California facility.

You will install molds, start cycles, monitor performance, adjust processing parameters on the fly, troubleshoot issues, and protect throughput to meet quality specs and production targets. Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities and background in tool/die/mold setup are essential, along with a team‑oriented mindset and commitment

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proven injection molding experience.
• Background in tool/die/mold setup.

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling: install molds, align dies, and prepare the press for production.
• Run the machines: start cycles, observe performance, and verify part quality.
• Adjust on the fly: fine‑tune processing parameters to sustain consistency.
• Troubleshoot quickly: diagnose mechanical or process issues and correct them.
• Protect throughput: keep the overall injection molding process efficient.

Skills

Strong mechanical troubleshooting

Injection molding experience

Tool/die/mold setup

Job description

Make Every Cycle CountYou know the rhythm of an injection molding press—and how to keep it in tune. In this role, you’ll own setup, daily operation, and routine upkeep of molding machines so every part meets spec and every run stays on track.How You’ll ContributeSet up tooling: install molds, align dies, and prepare the press for production.Run the machines: start cycles, observe performance, and verify part quality.Adjust on the fly: fine‑tune processing parameters to sustain consistency.Troubleshoot quickly: diagnose mechanical or process issues and correct them.Protect throughput: keep the overall injection molding process efficient.What You BringStrong mechanical troubleshooting skills.Proven injection molding experience.Background in tool/die/mold setup.