Technician

Elevait Solutions LLC; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevait Solutions LLC in Corning, NY is seeking an Injection Molding Technician to set up and run molds and auxiliary equipment on the shop floor. You will monitor processes during experimental and production runs, adjust parameters, and document settings and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mold or machine issues, performing routine maintenance, adhering to safety protocols, and contributing to low downtime and quality output. Local, onsite 5 days/week required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on experience operating injection molding machines.
• Experience identifying and correcting molding defects or machine issues.
• Mechanical aptitude for hands-on equipment and mold work.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and stand for extended periods.
• Local to the site and able to work onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and molds to match experimental plans.
• Run and monitor machines during experimental and production runs, adjusting the process as the run progresses.
• Diagnose and fix machine malfunctions and molding defects.
• Perform routine maintenance on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment to keep downtime low.
• Document machine settings, experimental data, and maintenance work accurately.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures on the floor.

Skills

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing, plastics technology, or a related field

Tools

SolidWorks CAD drafting

Job description

Job Title: Injection Molding Technician
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Corning NY
Shift: Days, 5 days per week, approx. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 100% onsite

Top 3 Skills

• Process monitoring and parameter adjustment during experimental and production runs
• Troubleshooting and routine maintenance of molds, molding machines, and auxiliary equipment

What You’ll Do

• Set up and configure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and molds to match experimental plans
• Run and monitor machines during experimental and production runs, adjusting the process as the run progresses
• Diagnose and fix machine malfunctions and molding defects
• Perform routine maintenance on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment to keep downtime low
• Document machine settings, experimental data, and maintenance work accurately
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures on the floor

What We Need From You

• 1+ year of hands‑on experience operating injection molding machines
• Experience identifying and correcting molding defects or machine issues
• Mechanical aptitude for hands‑on equipment and mold work
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and stand for extended periods
• Local to the site and able to work onsite 5 days a week

Preferred / Bonus

• 2 to 5 years of injection molding experience
• Injection molding machine setup and troubleshooting experience
• Mold assembly experience
• Experience molding optical components
• SolidWorks CAD drafting
• Technical report writing
• High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing, plastics technology, or a related field