Molding Process Technician : 26-03130

Akraya, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is hiring an Injection Molding Process Technician in Rochester, NY. You will set up, adjust, and maintain injection molding machines to produce high‑quality lab plastic parts for healthcare and biotech sectors.

You will install molds, optimize machine parameters, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe, compliant operations on an onsite, 12‑month W2 assignment. Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of injection molding setup or processing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of plastics materials and molding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up injection molding machines according to production schedules.
• Install and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections.
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time) for optimal performance.
• Perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality and specifications.
• Troubleshoot molding and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor machine performance during production and make real‑time adjustments.
• Perform routine maintenance on molds and equipment.
• Maintain accurate production and setup documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and production teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Reading tech docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding machinery

Job description

Primary Skills:

Injection Molding (Advanced), Troubleshooting (Expert), Quality Inspection (Advanced), Plastic Material (Beginner), Machine Parameter Adjustment (Beginner)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Rochester, NY - 14625 (Onsite)

Pay Range: $25/hr - $30/hr

Job Summary:

Join our Laboratory Products Division as an Injection Molding Process Technician. You'll set up, adjust, and maintain injection molding machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality plastic parts for laboratories across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, academia, and biotechnology. This hands‑on role involves installing molds, optimizing machine parameters, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and start up injection molding machines according to production schedules
• Install and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time) for optimal performance
• Perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality and specifications
• Troubleshoot molding and process issues to minimize downtime
• Monitor machine performance during production and make real‑time adjustments
• Perform routine maintenance on molds and equipment
• Maintain accurate production and setup documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and production teams

Must-Have Skills:

High school diploma or GED

Experience with injection molding machines and tooling 2+ years of injection molding setup or processing experience

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities

Knowledge of plastics materials and molding processes

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and documentation

Attention to detail and quality focus

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical training in manufacturing or plastics

Familiarity with robotics and automation systems First-piece inspection experience Knowledge of quality control standards