Mold Technician I: Precision Injection Molding

Socket.dev; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K company match

Employee discounts

Disability insurance

Work-life balance

Company culture

Job summary

Pure Fishing in Mendota, IL is seeking a Mold Technician I to join our manufacturing team. You’ll lead mold setups, perform teardowns, and troubleshoot injection molding processes with precision.

You will program robots, read blueprints, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while meeting quality standards. Candidates should have 2–5+ years of molding experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of injection molding experience.
• Knowledge of tools and mechanics related to molding machines.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with blueprints, line diagrams, and molding machine control screens.
• A natural team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of mold setups, teardowns, and troubleshooting like a pro.
• Ensure our products meet the highest quality standards – every cast and catch depends on you!
• Program robots to bring our operations to life.
• Master tools and techniques to keep presses running smoothly at standard cycles.
• Collaborate with teammates to tackle challenges and keep the workflow smooth.
• Use your safety-first mindset to maintain a clean, secure workspace (LOTO, Sling & Crane, and more).

Skills

Injection molding

Robotics programming

Blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Molding machine controls

Job description

Pure Fishing in Mendota, IL is seeking a Mold Technician I to join our manufacturing team. You’ll lead mold setups, perform teardowns, and troubleshoot injection molding processes with precision.

You will program robots, read blueprints, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while meeting quality standards. Candidates should have 2–5+ years of molding experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and thrive in a collaborative environment.