Mold Technician: Injection Mold Setup & Sign-On Bonus

Aitken Pharmacy; Westminster (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Aitken Pharmacy is seeking a Mold Technician to install, set up, and adjust molds on injection molding machines in a fast-paced production environment. You will perform lockout procedures, purge materials, and ensure correct tooling while maintaining logs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating mills and lathes, coordinating with the molding room, and keeping the area clean and safe. Experience as a Die Setter and willingness to train are important for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years prior experience as a Die Setter is needed.
• On the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove molds from injection molding machines per standards.
• Set up machines by positioning molds and connecting water, hydraulics, and air.
• Perform lockout procedures and purge material.
• Ensure proper tools are used when placing molds in machines.
• Clean rust from platens with mold cleaner.
• Install mold with correct knock-out rods.
• Set up auxiliary equipment and mold controllers.
• Configure parameters according to setup sheet.
• Operate machine shop equipment (milling, lathe, grinders).
• Notify supervisors after changes and ensure cleanup afterward.
• Maintain production and tool-change logs.
• Disinfect work area daily.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Selfmotivated

Attention to detail

Written and verbal English

Independent worker

Safety procedures & PPE

Forklift operation

Clean and safe work environment

Attendance adherence

Phone policy adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years prior experience as a Die Setter

On the Job Training

Tools

Power Industrial Truck License (1D) for forklift

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Aitken Pharmacy is seeking a Mold Technician to install, set up, and adjust molds on injection molding machines in a fast-paced production environment. You will perform lockout procedures, purge materials, and ensure correct tooling while maintaining logs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating mills and lathes, coordinating with the molding room, and keeping the area clean and safe. Experience as a Die Setter and willingness to train are important for success.