Mold Technician - S4 (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM; Monday - Thursday)

Vital Plastics LLC; Town of Baldwin (WI); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vital Plastics LLC in Baldwin, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Mold Technician for the S4 shift (8:00 PM–6:30 AM, Mon–Thu) with a 10% shift differential. You will set up and run plastic injection molding machines, perform adjustments, and troubleshoot to maintain quality across materials.

Strong hands-on experience and safety adherence are essential. The role involves equipment setup, changeovers, BOM verification, and collaboration with maintenance and tooling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years Injection Molding Experience.
• Mechanically inclined and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Overhead hoist and forklift experience.
• Basic computer skills including email and data entry.

Responsabilités

• Install, set up, process and troubleshoot injection molding machines to optimize production efficiency and ensure product quality.
• Set up and adjust auxiliary equipment and robotic systems for containment and packaging requirements.
• Follow MWIs, prints, specs, work orders and production documentation.
• Identify and resolve molding process issues and quality defects.
• Perform changeovers, record downtime and scrap, verify BOMs.
• Maintain containment and cleanliness per SOPs and housekeeping standards.
• Report issues to Maintenance and Tooling using respective systems.
• Communicate tooling concerns to Tooling Department via the WO system.
• Operate and monitor machinery safely within company safety policies.

Connaissances

Injection molding experience

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Forklift experience

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Robot systems setup

MRO system

Tool Work Order System

Description du poste

Mold Technician - S4 (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM; Monday - Thursday)

Vital Plastics LLC BALDWIN, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Shift: S4 (8:00 PM - 6:30 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