Molding Process Technician

Colonial Group; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Molding Process Technician to support the molding operations. You will set up equipment, program presses and hot runners, and help ensure high-quality molded parts while maintaining safety and team collaboration.

The role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with a focus on continuous improvement and quality. Adequate experience in molding and reading technical docs is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience in molding is advantageous.
• Ability to read and apply technical documentation for setup of molding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up material feed systems and mold tools per specifications.
• Configure and program hot runner panels, injection presses, and valve gate units.
• Set up degaters, end-of-arm tooling, and related work cells.
• Verify and release conforming parts at startup.
• Troubleshoot process issues to maintain high-quality molded parts.
• Collaborate with engineering on tool trials to minimize scrap.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Molding area experience

Documentation interpretation

Mathematical calculations

Precision measurement tools

Problem solving

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pyrometers

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Molding Process Technician

Overview:

The Molding Process Technician plays a key role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on quality. This position supports the full molding process by setting up equipment, troubleshooting process issues, and helping ensure the consistent production of high-quality molded parts. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all plant safety and ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 14001 regulations and procedures.
• Set up Material Feed Systems and Mold Tools according to specifications.
• Configure and program Hot Runner Panels, Injection Presses, and Valve Gate Units.
• Set up De-Gaters, End of Arm Tooling, and associated work cell equipment.
• Verify and release conforming parts at production startup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues to ensure the production of high-quality molded parts.
• Collaborate with engineering on tool trials and initiatives to minimize scrap.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Execute additional tasks as directed.

Desired Skills and Experience:

We are seeking a Molding Process Technician with the following essential abilities:

• Prefer a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Prior experience in a molding area is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply documentation for the setup of various molding equipment, including material feed systems, mold tools, hot runners, valve gate units, de-gaters, and work cell machines.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Competent in the use of precision measurement tools (pyrometers, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Ability to utilize common sense and reasoning to understand and follow instructions and resolve routine problems.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can perform the essential job duties.

Responsibility and authority to ensure quality products and service to our customers:

All employees must understand, support and participate in the company's Quality Plan, including quality objectives and quality commitment by being able to:

• Explain the intent and components of the Policy, including an overview of QS-9000 Quality Management Systems, procedures and work instructions associated with this job.
• Explain the function of this job and how it helps to create quality parts and services.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities in products, processes, and/or quality systems.
• Identify and record any problems in products, processes, and/or quality systems.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through established systems.
• Verify the implementation of solutions to ensure successful resolutions.

Contain non-conformities and alter the process until deficiency or unsatisfactory condition is corrected.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this position require the ability to:

• Frequently: Stand and walk; use hands for fine motor skills (finger dexterity, handling, feeling); reach with arms and hands; talk and hear.
• Occasionally: Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; sit.
• Vision: Possess close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: Consistently lift and carry up to 10-50 pounds daily.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions in some areas require that personal protective equipment be worn including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, ring and watch covers, belt buckle covers, and gloves. All employees of SRG are expected to comply with the safety policies.

The employee will be exposed to toxic and corrosive chemicals. The employee may encounter exposure to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may also encounter wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, working in high, precarious places, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock and radiation.

Noise levels are moderate.

The employee will need to wear shoes, a shirt and all protective equipment relevant to working with hazardous chemicals.

About RESRG Automotive:

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

• A competitive compensation and benefits package.