Mold Technician - 2nd Shift

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions.

• Perform mold changes and setups on molding machines with assistance from Mold Tech and/or Process Tech, continuously looking for changeover process improvement.
• Use magnetic platens and traditional mold setting techniques for mold changes and setups.
• Develop and demonstrate basic knowledge of all in‑house machinery, including machine safety, machine functions, and molding machine vocabulary.
• Handle robotics tasks: change End‑of‑Arm Tooling (EOAT), load programs, start, stop, and step through programs on multiple machines.
• Load predefined part recipes and verify them against the process sheet.
• Identify various material types and understand general resin drying parameters.
• Show understanding of molding defects, read blueprints, follow Quality Instructions (QI), use gauges, and complete start‑up check sheets.
• Maintain or improve the quality of the manufacturing process.
• Communicate on a technical level.
• Ensure machines operate at standard cycle times and efficiencies, and produce quality parts. Notify Process Technician or Supervisor when unable to do so due to factors outside trainee’s control.
• Cultivate good working relations with other departments and all parties that interact with the department.
• Maintain good housekeeping by taking ownership of the work area and returning items to their proper place when the job is complete.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs, including the Hayward Lean Production System and Kaizen, to advance departmental, personal, and company goals.
• Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company and departmental safety policies, seeking continuous safety improvements.

• Knowledge of mechanical systems through mechanical aptitude testing.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage variables in low‑standardized situations.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Understanding of scientific molding principles.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods, or processes.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Capability to operate a forklift safely.
• Capability to organize, prioritize, and manage time.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One‑year certificate from college or technical training in machine setup (preferred).
• Work experience in plastics and/or injection molding environments (strongly preferred). Experience in hydraulics, programmable logic controls, or robotics with EOAT is a plus.

• Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver, or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Continuously pushing, reaching, climbing, and stopping during mold changes.
• Occasionally operating an overhead crane regularly.
• Continuous use of close vision, distance vision, depth perception, or the ability to focus.

• The work environment is generally noisy and dirty, and involves dust, oil, electrical devices, and mechanically moving parts.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe shoes are required on the plant floor.