Rubber Press Mold Technician – 1st Shift

Hultec Group; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 6% Company Match

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Hultec is seeking a 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.

Based on the 1st Shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM), the role emphasizes safety, 5S workplace standards, and collaboration with quality,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 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.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; hydraulics/pneumatics familiarity 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 environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in plastics or rubber molding

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Hultec is seeking a 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.

Based on the 1st Shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM), the role emphasizes safety, 5S workplace standards, and collaboration with quality,