Mold Technician: Hands-On Injection Molding & Safety

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Indianapolis is seeking a machine operator to support production on molding equipment. The role involves reading schedules, performing initial setups, starting machines, and ensuring quality with first good part procedures.

You will maintain tooling, troubleshoot basic equipment, train new operators, and record process data while keeping areas clean and compliant with safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Embraces continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and product specifications.
• Perform initial setup on molding machines including resin changes and mold insert/tag changes as needed.
• Start machines by setting controls according to design configuration and process sheets.
• Perform first good part procedure.
• Keep tooling clean and organized; notify supervisor of any damage.
• Stop equipment and clear jams.
• Help train new machine operators.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Record data such as weight, color, material type, insert/tag, machine cycle time, pressure, and temperature on process sheets and setup sheets.
• Maintain clean and organized machine areas and workstations.
• Follow safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Machinery setup

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Indianapolis is seeking a machine operator to support production on molding equipment. The role involves reading schedules, performing initial setups, starting machines, and ensuring quality with first good part procedures.

You will maintain tooling, troubleshoot basic equipment, train new operators, and record process data while keeping areas clean and compliant with safety rules.