Rubber Mold Press Technician: Setup, Optimize & Inspect

Hultec Group; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) - 6% Company Match

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Hultec Group in Texas is seeking a skilled Mold Technician Operator to set up, operate, and maintain rubber press equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of hands-on experience with machine setup and a strong quality mindset.

You will monitor process parameters, inspect parts, perform preventive maintenance, and document production data. This full-time role requires safety compliance and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational plastics/rubber molding certification preferred.
• Experience with mold/die setup for compression, injection, or stamping presses.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and monitor molding machines and rubber presses.
• Perform mold and die changes and startups on equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters for quality and efficiency.
• Inspect molded parts for defects and conformance to specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on molds/dies.
• Document production data, downtime, scrap, and quality results.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following 5S standards.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve deviations and improve yield.
• Follow all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Mold setup

Quality mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational certification in plastics/rubber molding

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Hultec Group in Texas is seeking a skilled Mold Technician Operator to set up, operate, and maintain rubber press equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of hands-on experience with machine setup and a strong quality mindset.

You will monitor process parameters, inspect parts, perform preventive maintenance, and document production data. This full-time role requires safety compliance and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.