Molding & Extrusion Technician II – Process & Maintenance Pro

The Judge Group; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Molding Extrusion Technician II to support maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role requires strong technical expertise in plastics processing, equipment maintenance, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate will independently perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to minimize

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in plastic processing, injection molding, or plastic extrusion.
• Experience performing equipment maintenance, setup, troubleshooting, and repair in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls‑related issues.
• Execute mold setups, insert changes, mold fitting, and shutoff adjustments.
• Perform extrusion line setup, startup, shutdown, cleaning, and process adjustments.
• Verify calibration status of manufacturing equipment and ensure proper operation following calibration.
• Design, build, and maintain specialized tools and fixtures to support equipment maintenance activities.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues and prioritize activities to minimize production downtime.

Skills

Injection molding

Plastic extrusion

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mold design

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Molding Extrusion Technician II to support maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role requires strong technical expertise in plastics processing, equipment maintenance, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate will independently perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to minimize