Plastic Injection Molding Technician

Newton T&M; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton T&M is seeking a hands-on Molding Supervisor for a fast-growing injection molding operation. You will lead mold processing and machine setup, oversee maintenance, and manage day-to-day production activities in a plastics facility.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in injection molding with 2+ years in tooling setup, strong leadership, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The role requires English proficiency and adherence to a drug- and alcohol-free policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years injection molding experience with at least 2 years in a tooling setup role.
• Read and Write in English.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• This company is a drug and alcohol free facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold set up and color changes to meet production demands as needed.
• Troubleshoot mold processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
• Set molding process parameters to ensure product meets dimensional and quality requirements.
• Provide assistance to molding operators and assemblers.
• Oversee the maintenance of all operational systems and process controls associated with mold processing, mold maintenance, equipment maintenance and repair.
• Assist with compliance and documentation to all molding area related procedures, policies and work instructions.
• Participate in and support the Quality Management System.
• Document, report and maintain all critical production information.
• Support new tool design and development.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Tooling set up

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform mold set up and color changes to meet production demands as needed.
• Troubleshoot mold processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
• Set molding process parameters to ensure product meets dimensional and quality requirements.
• Provide assistance to molding operators and assemblers.
• Oversee the maintenance of all operational systems and process controls associated with mold processing, mold maintenance, equipment maintenance and repair. (Documented mold set ups, write ups for routine maintenance to Quality Team, etc)
• Assist with compliance and documentation to all molding area related procedures, policies and work instructions.
• Participate in and support the Quality Management System.
• Document, report and maintain all critical production information.
• Support new tool design and development.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Minimum of 4 years injection molding experience with at least 2 years in a tooling setup role. Read and Write in English. Be able to Lift 50 lbs. This company is a drug and alcohol free facility.

Company Description

Small, rapidly growing injection molder is looking for a hands‑on Molding Supervisor with strong leadership and experience in Plastic Injection Molding. In this role, you will perform mold processing and machine setup while managing overall operational activities.