Mold Technician — Injection Molding Specialist

Becton Dickinson; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Sumter, SC is seeking a Mold Technician to set up and operate injection molding machines, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in line with GMP.

Responsibilities include verifying mold setup, maintaining part quality, performing minor repairs, maintaining records, and supporting training. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in a setup role, plus familiarity with plastic molding processes.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a Technical Associate or Set-up role or equivalent.
• Vision: Depth perception and color vision required.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct set-up of injection molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up.
• Ensure press runs within validated molding conditions.
• Maintain acceptable part quality and submit samples for quality inspection.
• Assist set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment (granulators, conveyors, temperature controls).
• Make minor repairs and notify for major repairs as needed.
• Assist mold attendant and relieve others on breaks or absences.
• Support training programs for new employees.
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and 5S housekeeping across the plant.
• Maintain records and prepare legible reports (SPC, QC, downtime, cycle times).
• Observe safety and environmental procedures and work with limited supervision.

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

5S housekeeping

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding machines

Granulators

Mold maintenance tools

Job description

BD in Sumter, SC is seeking a Mold Technician to set up and operate injection molding machines, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in line with GMP.

Responsibilities include verifying mold setup, maintaining part quality, performing minor repairs, maintaining records, and supporting training. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in a setup role, plus familiarity with plastic molding processes.