Night-Shift Injection Molding Technician

ImageTek Mfg., Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ImageTek Mfg., Inc. in North Springfield, VT is seeking an Injection Molding Technician for the 2nd shift (11pm–7am) to support and troubleshoot molding production, perform machine startups, and assist with mold changes.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 2+ years in molding or manufacturing, and basic mechanical, hydraulics, and electrical knowledge. You will follow 5S/Lean practices and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in injection molding, manufacturing, or similar production environment preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions, equipment manuals, and basic mechanical drawings.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and mechanical systems.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain injection molding machines to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and auxiliary equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform machine startups, shutdowns, and process verification following established procedures.
• Assist with mold changes, machine setups, and equipment adjustments.
• Install, connect, and verify auxiliary equipment including dryers, temperature controllers, conveyors, robots, and material handling systems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on molding machines, molds, and support equipment.
• Identify equipment wear, mechanical issues, or process abnormalities and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with production operators to resolve quality concerns and improve efficiency.
• Inspect molded parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Record process parameters, maintenance activities, downtime, and corrective actions.
• Assist in optimizing cycle times, reducing scrap, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional production activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tech cert/Associate in Manufacturing or Mechatronics

Job description

ImageTek Mfg., Inc. in North Springfield, VT is seeking an Injection Molding Technician for the 2nd shift (11pm–7am) to support and troubleshoot molding production, perform machine startups, and assist with mold changes.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 2+ years in molding or manufacturing, and basic mechanical, hydraulics, and electrical knowledge. You will follow 5S/Lean practices and maintain quality standards.