Molding Technician I - Lean Setup & Troubleshooting

LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc.; Chester (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Headspace Wellbeing

Colleague Discount

Bonus Scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking a skilled molding operator to dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production across multiple machines. You will handle mold changes, monitor cycle times, and support operators with process questions in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

This role offers a hybrid workplace with 3 days per week in the office, comprehensive benefits, and a bonus program; travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with plastic manufacturing preferred.
• Exposure to injection molding machines and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production.
• Perform mold changes and prepare machines for runs.
• Troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues and escalate when needed.
• Monitor cycle times, injection intervals, and part quality.
• Support operators with process-related questions and training.

Skills

Molding processes

Mechanical aptitude

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate in plastics/manufacturing

Tools

Arburg

Engel

Job description

LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking a skilled molding operator to dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production across multiple machines. You will handle mold changes, monitor cycle times, and support operators with process questions in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

This role offers a hybrid workplace with 3 days per week in the office, comprehensive benefits, and a bonus program; travel for training may be required.