Rubber Press Mold Technician

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

Mold Technician Operator

Department: Manufacturing / Production Reports To: Production Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly Schedule: 1st Shift, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Position Summary

Hultec 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 brings 1-3 years of hands-on experience with machine setup experience, a strong quality mindset, and the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot process issues and keep production running efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and monitor molding machines and rubber presses (compression and transfer) throughout the production run.
• Perform mold and die changes, adjustments, and startups on both plastic injection and rubber press equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters - temperature, pressure, cure time, and cycle time - to maintain part quality and production efficiency.
• Inspect molded and pressed parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on molds, dies, and routine cleaning operations.
• Accurately document production data, downtime, scrap rates, and quality inspection results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve process deviations and improve yield.
• Follow all company safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational certification in plastics or rubber molding technology preferred.
• Working knowledge of mold/die setup from any environment that may include compression, injection, or stamping presses.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications, and to use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Basic mechanical aptitude; familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical and Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60lbs. This includes mold inserts, dies, tooling, material bags.
• Use hand and power tools with repetitive grasping and find finger dexterity
• Have close vision, color perception, and depth perception adequate to read blueprints, gauges, and machine displays.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery.
• Tolerate exposure to heat, noise, vibration, fumes, and moving machinery; wear required PPE throughout shift.

We take care of our team. Here's a look at the benefits you can expect:

Health Insurance - PPO, HMO, and HSA plans with employer contributions

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) - 6% Company Match

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hultec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training