Molding Technician

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with annual bonus

Air-conditioned facility

Professional growth opportunities

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and product discounts

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of window coverings is seeking a qualified technician in Owensboro, KY, to efficiently set up and troubleshoot injection molds while ensuring product quality. The ideal candidate should have mechanical aptitude, preferably with injection molding experience, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive wages, a supportive culture for professional growth, and various employee benefits including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of injection molding experience preferred.
• Capable of learning and developing process parameters for injection molding machines.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently set, cycle-in and troubleshoot injection molds.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and document mold issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molds.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Injection molding experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

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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

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 troubleshoot injection molds
• Set-up process related equipment; dryers, hoppers and color feeders
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and document mold issues
• Read part drawings and verify parts for quality requirements
• Start up and shut down injection molding machines
• Perform preventive maintenance on molds
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on equipment
• Use measuring equipment (calipers and micrometers)
• Perform 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 molding and related equipment is 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 a 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 the WorkKeys program is 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.

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