Molding Process Technician

Clear Destination Inc.; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a hands-on Molding Process Technician to support the full molding process in Morehead, KY. You will set up equipment, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure high-quality molded parts in a safe, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, preferably in molding, with the ability to read setup documentation and operate tooling such as material feed systems, hot runners, and injection presses. ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 14001 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing setting experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting and applying documentation for molding equipment setup (feed systems, mold tools, hot runners, valve gates, de-gaters, work cell machines).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Comply with 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 degaters, end of arm tooling, and related work cell equipment.
• Verify and release conforming parts at production startup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues to ensure high-quality parts.
• Collaborate with engineering on tool trials to minimize scrap.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Molding knowledge

Reading docs

Math skills

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hot runners

Injection presses

Valve gate units

De-gaters

End tooling

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Molding Process Technician in our Morehead, KY location!

Your Job

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.

What you Will do in Your Role

• 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

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.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the IM molding Process
• Experience as an IM Die Setter

About the Company

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.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.