Mold Technician: High‑Speed Injection & Quality

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airlite Plastics in Omaha, NE is seeking a Mold Specialist to set up, operate, and optimize high-speed injection molding machines and robots, producing quality parts efficiently.

You will adjust machine settings, perform troubleshooting, review schedules, color/material changes, and document quality with logs. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement; manufacturing experience and MS Office familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting using processing skills preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Capability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and tactful in dealing with people at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated and positive.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Upholds and supports organizational goals and values.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine start-up and shut down to required procedures.
• Perform process troubleshooting to ensure part conformity and quality.
• Evaluate product acceptability after completion of machine adjustments and/or color changes.
• Review production schedule, make color, material and label changes during shift.
• Review and perform floor inspection and diameter size check; report and follow up on items needing technical corrections.
• Perform quality inspections and document product quality and color shades to ensure product is within specifications.
• Communicate with quality auditors and/or Supervisors regarding questionable product and make timely adjustments.
• Monitor and continually work toward reducing scrap on targeted machines.
• Monitor cycle times to required procedures.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping expectations, report potential machine or work hazards, respond immediately to emergency machine problems, and ensure the safety of co-workers within designated work area.
• Collaborate with team members on new machines, mold, materials, processes and procedures.
• Ensure effective transfer of information across shifts.
• Prepare maintenance work orders and ensure compliance with Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Maintain accurate computer logs to include documenting adjustments, resolutions and support requested.
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Report food safety concerns to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Detail oriented

MS Office basics

Initiative

Team player

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Airlite Plastics in Omaha, NE is seeking a Mold Specialist to set up, operate, and optimize high-speed injection molding machines and robots, producing quality parts efficiently.

You will adjust machine settings, perform troubleshooting, review schedules, color/material changes, and document quality with logs. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement; manufacturing experience and MS Office familiarity are valued.