Mold Technician - S3 (6:00 PM - 4:30 AM; Monday - Thursday)

Vital Plastics LLC; Baldwin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Plastics LLC seeks an experienced Mold Technician to set up, run, and troubleshoot injection molding equipment, ensuring quality across various plastics. You will work with tooling, automation, and containment systems to maintain efficiency and keep production on target.

Shift is S3 (6:00 PM–4:30 AM) with a 10% differential. Requirements include a HS diploma and 2–5 years in injection molding, ability to lift 50 lbs, strong communication, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–5 years of injection molding experience.
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Strong reading/writing and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, common software).

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, process and troubleshoot injection molding machines to optimize production and quality.
• Set up and adjust auxiliary equipment and robotic systems for containment and packaging.
• Follow all MWI, prints, specs, work orders and production docs.
• Identify and resolve molding process issues and defects.
• Perform changeovers, record downtime, and verify BOM accuracy.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and follow safety policies.
• Communicate tooling concerns to Tooling Department and report issues to Maintenance.
• Assist with housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection Molding

Mechanical Aptitude

Reading & Writing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP

Forklift Experience

Overhead Hoist Experience

Job description

Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced Mold Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior hands-on experience in injection molding and a strong understanding of mold installation, setup and troubleshooting.

Shift

S3 (6:00 PM - 4:30 AM; Monday - Thursday) including a 10% shift differential.

Position Purpose

The Molding Technician performs duties to set up and cycle a variety of Plastic Injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. They make process adjustments to ensure proper function and quality of parts.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, set up, process and troubleshoot injection molding machines to optimize production efficiency and ensure product quality across a variety of engineered plastic materials.
• Set up and adjust auxiliary equipment and robotic systems to ensure proper product containment and meet packaging requirements.
• Follow all Molding Work Instructions (MWI), including prints, specifications, work orders, and production documentation.
• Identify and resolve molding process issues and quality-related defects.
• Perform job changeovers, record downtime and scrap/rejects, and verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate material and product containment procedures are implemented and maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
• Use a variety of measuring instruments, production tools, and equipment.
• Communicate tooling concerns, damage, or performance issues to Tooling Department through the Tool Work Order System.
• Report machine, equipment, or press-related issues to the Maintenance Department through the Maintenance Request Order (MRO) System
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Keep Work Area Clean per Company Housekeeping Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 5 years Injection Molding Experience.
• Mechanically inclined and able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to constant change.
• Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, and the use of common software programs.

Desired

• Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP system experience. xzgxqkn
• Overhead hoist and forklift experience.

Compensation details

24-32 Hourly Wage