Night Injection Molding Technician | Robotics & Setup

Vital Plastics LLC; Baldwin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Plastics LLC seeks an experienced Mold Technician to set up, run, and troubleshoot injection molding equipment, ensuring quality across various plastics. You will work with tooling, automation, and containment systems to maintain efficiency and keep production on target.

Shift is S3 (6:00 PM–4:30 AM) with a 10% differential. Requirements include a HS diploma and 2–5 years in injection molding, ability to lift 50 lbs, strong communication, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–5 years of injection molding experience.
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Strong reading/writing and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, common software).

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, process and troubleshoot injection molding machines to optimize production and quality.
• Set up and adjust auxiliary equipment and robotic systems for containment and packaging.
• Follow all MWI, prints, specs, work orders and production docs.
• Identify and resolve molding process issues and defects.
• Perform changeovers, record downtime, and verify BOM accuracy.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and follow safety policies.
• Communicate tooling concerns to Tooling Department and report issues to Maintenance.
• Assist with housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection Molding

Mechanical Aptitude

Reading & Writing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delmiaworks (IQMS) ERP

Forklift Experience

Overhead Hoist Experience

Job description

Vital Plastics LLC seeks an experienced Mold Technician to set up, run, and troubleshoot injection molding equipment, ensuring quality across various plastics. You will work with tooling, automation, and containment systems to maintain efficiency and keep production on target.

Shift is S3 (6:00 PM–4:30 AM) with a 10% differential. Requirements include a HS diploma and 2–5 years in injection molding, ability to lift 50 lbs, strong communication, and basic computer skills.