Process Mold Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Process Mold Technician to set up and optimize molding processes. You will work with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and maintain safe operating conditions.

The role requires 2-3 years of experience and a solid mechanical aptitude. You will handle mold setups, parameter adjustments, and routine machine maintenance while following safety policies and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as Process Mold Technician.
• Willingness to learn Scientific Molding principles.
• Solid mechanical ability and use of hand tools for setup.

Responsibilities

• Set up injection molds in injection molding machines and secondary/auxiliary equipment.
• Establish and adjust processing parameters to specifications.
• Assist in preparing and setting up material by managing drying, mixing, and feeding systems.
• Minimize downtime through effective planning and time management.
• Assist in optimizing injection molding processes by adjusting machine settings and monitoring performance.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and tooling in collaboration with maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setup

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Scientific Molding (learning)

Tools

Forklift/tow motor

Job description

Process Mold Technician

The Process Mold Technician is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing molding processes to ensure quality products are produced efficiently and safely. This role works closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and maintain consistent manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup injection molds in injection molding machines and secondary/auxiliary equipment.


• Establish and adjust processing parameters to specifications.


• Aid in preparing and setting up material by managing drying, mixing, and feeding systems.


• Minimize downtime through effective planning and time management.


• Assist in optimizing injection molding processes, including adjusting machine settings, monitoring equipment performance, and making necessary changes to improve efficiency and quality.


• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and tooling, working with maintenance teams for more complex repairs.


• Ensure all technical activities are carried out in compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years experience as Process Mold Technician.


• Experience and/or willingness to learn Scientific Molding principles.


• Solid mechanical ability and understanding of hand tools for setting up equipment.


• Understanding of setting up molds in plastic injection molding machines.


• Experience using a tow motor/forklift.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM

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