Molding Technician

Hunter Douglas Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in window coverings seeks an Injection Mold Setter to join their Kentucky plant. The role involves setting, troubleshooting, and maintaining injection molds while ensuring product specifications and safety standards. Competitive wages, annual bonuses, and rigorous internal development programs are offered, creating a robust opportunity for candidates seeking growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages with annual bonus

Air-conditioned facility

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and product discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ months of injection molding experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of injection molding and related equipment.
• Capable of learning to develop process parameters.

Responsibilities

• Set, cycle-in, and troubleshoot injection molds safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molds and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Use measuring equipment to verify parts for quality requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to perform under pressure

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

WorkKeys assessment

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

• 2 nd shift (3:15pm-11:45pm M-F)
  • Shift premium 7% of base wage
• 3 rd shift (11:15pm-7:45am S-Th)
  • Shift premium 10% of base wage
  • Entry Pay Rate: $20.60 plus shift premium

Position Overview:

The Hunter Douglas Plastics & Die Casting facility has manufactured and assembled plastic injection moldings in Owensboro, KY since 1981.This position is responsible for safely and efficiently setting injection molds to produce products that meet customer specifications in accordance with established policies and procedures.

What you'll do

• Safely and efficiently set, cycle-in and trouble shoot injection molds
• Set-up process related equipment; dryers, hoppers and color feeders
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and documents mold issues
• Reads part drawings and verifies parts for quality requirements
• Starting up and shutting down injection molding machines
• Performs preventive maintenance on molds
• Troubleshoots and performs minor maintenance on equipment
• Use of measuring equipment (calipers and micrometers)
• All other duties as assigned

Who you are

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform in a dynamic work environment.
• 6+ months of injection molding experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of injection moldingand related equipmentis a plus.
• Capable of learning and developing process parameters for injection molding machines
• Must be able to safely work under pressure and at a fast pace
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Must be able to work in an environment with ever-changing priorities
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Responsible for taking an active role in plant-wide safety activities, have a solid work history, strong work ethic, and be accommodating to shift work
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred and theWorkKeysis also desired
• Ability to work a Monday–Friday schedule with weekend overtime as needed

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wages with annual bonus
• Air-conditioned controlled facility
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

Hunter Douglas is a drug-free workplace and pre-employment substance abuse testing is performed.