Plastic Injection Molding Apprentice: Hands-On Training

ENGEL North America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,235 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay raises during apprenticeship

Benefits package

Career advancement

Job summary

ENGEL Machinery Inc. in Grand Rapids is hiring 2 Plastic Injection Molding Processing Apprentices for its nationally recognized apprenticeship program.

This paid training position builds a long-term career in plastics manufacturing and injection molding processing, with hands-on mentoring and exposure to world-class ENGEL equipment. You’ll learn machine setup, mold changes, process optimization, quality control, and robotics integration, and, upon successful completion, transition into a

Qualifications

• Candidates should be mechanically inclined and enjoy hands-on work.
• Trade school graduates or individuals with manufacturing, machine operation, or industrial maintenance experience are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to plastics processing and advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and process plastic injection molding machines.
• Assist with mold changes and production startups.
• Monitor machine performance and product quality.
• Troubleshoot processing issues and manufacturing defects.
• Work alongside experienced Processing Technicians.
• Complete structured classroom and hands-on training.
• Develop expertise with ENGEL injection molding equipment.
• Help improve efficiency, quality, and production performance.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Hands-on

Manufacturing experience

Process troubleshooting

Robotics

Education

Trade school graduate

Tools

ENGEL equipment

Job description

ENGEL Machinery Inc. in Grand Rapids is hiring 2 Plastic Injection Molding Processing Apprentices for its nationally recognized apprenticeship program.

This paid training position builds a long-term career in plastics manufacturing and injection molding processing, with hands-on mentoring and exposure to world-class ENGEL equipment. You’ll learn machine setup, mold changes, process optimization, quality control, and robotics integration, and, upon successful completion, transition into a