Molding Operator - Urgent Need

MillenniumSoft Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical Device Company is seeking an Injection Mold Process Technician for a 12‑month contract in Research Triangle Park, NC. The role covers mold setup, changeovers, process development for prototypes and production, and ongoing troubleshooting to meet quality requirements.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of injection molding experience, strong math and reading skills, and a mechanical background in plastics. On-site position with 40 hours per week; safety and housekeeping are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of injection molding process experience required.
• Strong reading, writing and arithmetic skills are necessary.
• Mechanical abilities and plastics injection molding knowledge preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct mold and material changeovers.
• Develop new mold processes for prototypes and production molds.
• Ensure mold setup, changeovers and housekeeping standards.
• Verify process parameters and implement changes.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintain and troubleshoot injection molding equipment.
• Follow safety, quality and work rules; report issues.

Skills

Injection molding

Reading & arithmetic

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Communication skills

Mechanical abilities

Education

High School diploma

College degree beneficial

RJG/Paulson injection training

Job description

Position : Molding Operator - Urgent Need

Location : Research Triangle Park, NC

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

pay range -$16-20/hr

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Operations

Level of Experience: Entry-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

Description

Job Description:

The Injection Mold Process Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection mold including establishing injection mold processes, changing out molds, completing mold set-ups and material drying, troubleshooting processes, mold operating, and maintenance of injection mold equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform and direct the mold and material changeovers
• Develop new mold processes for prototypes and production molds
• Assure that mold setup, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
• Ensure new job start-ups are correct, making any necessary adjustments
• Work with molding personnel to ensure molded parts meet expected requirements, and adjust if necessary
• Troubleshoot processing problems and work through issues
• Verify process parameters and implement changes
• Inspecting parts to ensure they meet specifics
• Stop mold samplings to correct any quality issues that may arise
• Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety, quality, and work rules and regulations
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 2-5 years of previous injection molding process experience is required
• Proficient skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic are necessary
• Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in Injection Molding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills candidate needs to be very detail-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy

Education And Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar type of position working in the Plastics Industry; injection molding processes
• High School diploma is preferred
• College degree beneficial but not necessary
• RJG or Paulson Injection training is preferred
• Possibly consider any previous on-the-job training

Work Environment

• The candidate will be responsible for the initial mold start-up and processing of prototypes and occasional production molds.
• The candidate will hang, and sample new molds and dry multiple materials as needed, they will make inputs for additional mold modifications.
• They will have the ability to debug and create mold processes with multiple injection materials from PP to PC’s.
• Operate and inspect new injection molding parts to our customer’s requirements.
• Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses and molds as needed to keep equipment running and maintained.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the injection raw materials, process requirements, and product quality specifications to create process sheets.
• Keep machinery, work area, and floors neat and orderly and comply with client safety standards.
• Able to perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team with limited supervision for completion.
• Must be familiar with relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Excel, Word software, and other required Forms, etc.).
• Must understand preventative maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals that pertain to the operation of all equipment in the TTL area.
• Prefer 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably injection molding presses (both electric & hydraulic).