Mold Technician – Injection Molding & Repair

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a hands-on Mold Technician to support our injection molding operation. This role troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains molds, auxiliary equipment, and related facility systems.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving mechanical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can assist with mold changes and continuous improvement efforts to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with injection molds preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing injection molds and auxiliary equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and basic computer use required.
• Ability to read 2D and 3D CAD files.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and communicate equipment concerns clearly.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to support production needs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molds, auxiliary equipment, and related production equipment.
• Assist with mold changes on injection molding machines.
• Operate shop equipment including milling machines, band saws, drill presses, lathes, welders, torches, electrical testers, and other tools as needed.
• Use a wide variety of powered and non-powered hand tools to complete repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Support facility maintenance needs including water, compressed air, electrical supply, and other plant services.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules or as directed by leadership.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify and communicate the need for spare parts, replacement parts, tools, or additional resources.
• Read and interpret 2D and 3D CAD files as needed.
• Document work performed, activities completed, observations, and any equipment concerns.
• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in continued training as required.
• Support overtime needs as required by business demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

CAD reading

Independent working

Job description

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a hands-on Mold Technician to support our injection molding operation. This role troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains molds, auxiliary equipment, and related facility systems.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving mechanical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can assist with mold changes and continuous improvement efforts to keep production running safely and efficiently.