Mold Setup Technician – Injection Molding & Automation

PILLER AIMMCO INC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Forklift/Overhead crane training

Job summary

Piller Aimmco in Washougal, WA is seeking an entry-level technician to support the setup and startup of presses, robots, and automation. You will assist with mold removal/install, tooling setup, and running safety-focused production runs on the floor.

No college degree required and previous injection molding experience is a plus, but not required; training will be provided to learn equipment, procedures, forklifts, and crane safety. Day and night shifts with rotating weekends available.

Qualifications

• One year of hands-on experience in manufacturing or a mechanical role.
• Comfort using hand tools and following written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and desire to understand how machines work.

Responsibilities

• Help remove and install molds and prepare presses for the next production run.
• Set up water lines, materials, tooling, and related equipment.
• Work alongside experienced technicians as they prepare robots and automation for production.
• Follow setup instructions, check first parts, and help troubleshoot issues during startup.
• Build your skills until you can complete more of the setup process independently.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Safety minded

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Piller Aimmco in Washougal, WA is seeking an entry-level technician to support the setup and startup of presses, robots, and automation. You will assist with mold removal/install, tooling setup, and running safety-focused production runs on the floor.

No college degree required and previous injection molding experience is a plus, but not required; training will be provided to learn equipment, procedures, forklifts, and crane safety. Day and night shifts with rotating weekends available.