Senior Injection Mold Technician — Maintenance & Repairs

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to support injection molding tooling and mold upkeep. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair molds and hot runner systems to maximize uptime. Strong hydraulics, pneumatics, and CNC experience are valued, along with forklift and crane familiarity.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet production targets and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, tool and die, or equivalent background.
• Proficiency in repairing hot runner systems, especially valve gate systems.
• Hands-on experience with mills, lathes, CNC, cranes, and rigging.
• Forklift certification and overhead crane experience.
• Familiarity with large molds (40,000-90,000 lbs.) and stack molds.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical wiring for sensors and switches.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on molds and tooling to keep them in top operating condition.
• Complete in-press mold checks and make-ready preparations to keep production running smoothly.
• Diagnose and repair injection molds (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hot runner systems, etc.) to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot issues such as sticking parts, water leaks, and hydraulic cylinder problems, often collaborating with other departments.
• Machine individual mold components using CNC mills, standard mills, and lathes.
• Maintain proper surface finishes for optimal part release.
• Disassemble molds and hot runners for periodic maintenance and repairs.
• Share expertise by teaching new skills to team members.
• Follow safety and quality standards with accurate documentation.

Skills

5+ years experience

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Mills/Lathes/CNC

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Forklift operation

Teamwork/Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to support injection molding tooling and mold upkeep. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair molds and hot runner systems to maximize uptime. Strong hydraulics, pneumatics, and CNC experience are valued, along with forklift and crane familiarity.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet production targets and quality standards.