Plastics Mold Technician - 7pm-7am

BWAY; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions’ Indianapolis plant is actively seeking an operator to support molding operations. You will read schedules, set up machines, and start lines per process sheets to ensure consistent production.

The role emphasizes accuracy in data recording, equipment upkeep, and strict adherence to safety rules while supporting quick problem solving and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environment, preferably packaging or injection molding.
• Knowledge of Hot Stamp and HTL applications is helpful.
• Embraces continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and product specifications.
• Performs initial setup on molding machines including resin changes and mold insert changes.
• Start machines by setting controls according to design configuration and process sheets.
• Record data on process sheets and setup sheets, including weight, color, material type, and cycle times.
• Keep tooling and work areas clean and organized and report damages.
• Relieve personnel for breaks and observe safety procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Observe equipment for malfunctions and take corrective actions or contact supervision.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Tools

Hot Stamp knowledge

HTL applications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION As of May 2026, our Indianapolis plant is now fully-climate controlled to ensure a comfortable working environment year-round.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and product specifications.
• Performs initial setup on all molding machines including, resin changes and mold insert/tag changes according to schedule requirements.
• Start machines by setting controls according to design configuration and process sheets.
• Performs first good part procedure.
• Keeps all tooling clean and organized, and notifies supervisor of any damage.
• Stops equipment and clears jams.
• Helps train new machine operators.
• Observes and listens to detect common equipment malfunction and takes corrective action (E.G. perform minor repair or adjustment, contacts supervisor) Troubleshoots hydraulic pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Records all data such as weight, color, material type, insert/tag, machine cycle time, pressure, and temperature on process sheets and set-up sheets.
• Keeps machine area clean and organized.
• Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for operation of equipment within the department.
• Ensures that all non-conforming parts are identified, isolated, quarantined, and that hold tickets are issued.
• Participates in corrective action for all held products.
• Keeps all material and product handling equipment clean and assures that all work stations are clean and organized.
• Relieves personnel for breaks as required.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing environment; preferably a packaging or injection molding environment.
• Knowledge of Hot Stamp and HTL applications helpful.
• Embraces continuous improvement.

About us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions.

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.