Senior Mold Technician: Lead, Troubleshoot & Mentor

SMC Ltd; Somerset, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday and PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Life and disability insurance

Promotional opportunities

Training and career growth programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is a premier global supplier to the medical market with solutions spanning worldwide. We seek a Mold Technician to set up, start, and troubleshoot injection molding processes, mentor Level 1/2 technicians, and coordinate with QA and tool rooms to ensure quality production.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, Mold Tech Level 1–2, RJG training, and at least 1 year in thermoplastic/LSR setup. Willingness to travel is a plus; English communication is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of SMC Mold Tech Level One and Two.
• RJG Fundamentals, Interpreting Graphs, Decoupled II Molding training completed.
• 1+ year experience in Thermoplastic/LSR machine setup.
• Knowledge of IQMS and material handling systems.
• Ability to read and clean molds for production runs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and troubleshoot injection molding processes, molds, robots, and related equipment.
• Inspect molds, address issues, and communicate problems to tool room via MRO.
• Monitor process parameters and maintain production on schedule.
• Mentor Mold Tech Level One and Two; train on proper mold protection settings.
• Record process data in IQMS SPC format and keep production floor tour-ready.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SMC Mold Tech Level One and Two

RJG Fundamentals / Interpreting Graphs / Decoupled II Molding

Tools

IQMS

RJG sensors

Priamus

Job description

SMC Ltd. is a premier global supplier to the medical market with solutions spanning worldwide. We seek a Mold Technician to set up, start, and troubleshoot injection molding processes, mentor Level 1/2 technicians, and coordinate with QA and tool rooms to ensure quality production.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, Mold Tech Level 1–2, RJG training, and at least 1 year in thermoplastic/LSR setup. Willingness to travel is a plus; English communication is required.