Molding Process Technician

Intellectt Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO as per law

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. in St.

Louis, MO is seeking a Molding Process Technician with hands-on experience in molding operations, process troubleshooting, quality control, and manufacturing process optimization. You will monitor mold performance, implement improvements to reduce cycle times and scrap, troubleshoot defects such as flash and short shots, and collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to enhance mold reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years hands-on experience in injection molding operations.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting hydraulic and electric injection molding machines.
• Experience with process improvement and quality control in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor mold performance and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times, scrap rates, and production inefficiencies.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, including flash, short shots, warpage, and dimensional inconsistencies.
• Optimize molding parameters to improve product quality, process consistency, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve mold reliability and minimize downtime.

Skills

Injection molding operations

Mold setup

Process troubleshooting

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Plastics Technology or Manufacturing

Job description

Title: Molding Process Technician

Location: St. Louis, MO/On-site

Employment Type: Contract 12 Months

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Molding Process Technician with hands-on experience in molding operations, process troubleshooting, quality control, and manufacturing process optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor mold performance and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times, scrap rates, and production inefficiencies.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, including flash, short shots, warpage, and dimensional inconsistencies.
• Optimize molding parameters to improve product quality, process consistency, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve mold reliability and minimize downtime.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 2 – 3 years of hands-on experience in injection molding operations, mold setup, or process troubleshooting.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting hydraulic and electric injection molding machines.

Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED required OR An associate degree in Plastics Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

Pay Scale: $30-$35/hr on W2 (Negotiable based on experience)

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.