Mold Technician I: Start-Up, Quality & Maintenance

Summit Polymers, Inc.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 37,440 - 54,080; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers, Inc. is seeking a Mold Technician 1 in Sturgis, MI. The role covers machine setup, start-up, operation, and shutdown with strict adherence to standard work and lean principles.

You will perform inspections, basic troubleshooting, and assist in shift activities while maintaining product quality and safety standards. The position requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, ability to lift and stand for long periods, and accordance with environmental and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical position handling molding machine setup/start-up/operation/shutdown.
• Ability to follow standard work procedures and Summit Lean tools.
• Perform 1st piece/last piece inspections and routine quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing injection mold changes and machine start-ups in sequence and within time standards.
• Complying with PPE requirements (hard hats, gloves, eye protection, etc.).
• Troubleshooting basic machine, equipment, and robot problems; assist in mold tech training.

Skills

Mold tech knowledge

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team training

Tools

Cranes

Side load systems

Top load mold changes

Robot maintenance

Job description

Summit Polymers, Inc. is seeking a Mold Technician 1 in Sturgis, MI. The role covers machine setup, start-up, operation, and shutdown with strict adherence to standard work and lean principles.

You will perform inspections, basic troubleshooting, and assist in shift activities while maintaining product quality and safety standards. The position requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, ability to lift and stand for long periods, and accordance with environmental and safety procedures.