Process Mold Technician

Express Employment; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Elyria, OH is seeking a Process Mold Technician to set up, troubleshoot, and optimize molding processes to produce quality parts efficiently and safely.

You will work with production, quality, and maintenance to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and maintain equipment. Must have 2–3 years in molding, strong mechanical skills, forklift experience, and a willingness to learn Scientific Molding.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience as a 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up 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.
• 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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mold setup

Plastic injection molding

Forklift operation

Scientific molding willingness

Tools

Tow motor / forklift

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Located in Elyria, OH

Salary: $30

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Express Employment Professionals is seeking a

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