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

Vital Plastics LLC; Town of Baldwin (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Plastics LLC in Baldwin, WI seeks an experienced Mold Technician to set up, operate, and troubleshoot injection molding machines. The role emphasizes achieving high-quality parts and efficient production with strong emphasis on safety.

The ideal candidate has hands-on injection molding experience, reads drawings, and can use shop software systems. The position includes a 10% shift differential for the 6:00 PM - 4:30 AM shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 5 years Injection Molding Experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with forklifts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up and troubleshoot injection molding machines to optimize production and quality.
• Set up auxiliary equipment and robotics to ensure containment and packaging requirements.
• Follow MWIs, prints, specs, work orders and production docs.
• Identify and resolve molding process and quality defects.
• Record downtime, scrap and BOM accuracy during changeovers.
• Maintain safe, clean work area per policy and housekeeping standards.
• Communicate issues to Tooling and Maintenance via respective systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection molding

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tool Work Order System

Maintenance Request Order (MRO) System

Overhead hoist

Job description

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

Vital Plastics LLC BALDWIN, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

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

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.

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.
• Overhead hoist and forklift experience.

Salary Information

$24 - $32Hourly Wage