Plastic Injection Molding Process Setup Specialist

Can you take a mold from rack to repeatable production, fast?

Picture this: a new job hits the floor. You hang the tooling, square it up, and bring the press to life. First-off parts look close, and with a few adjustments—always by the book—you lock in a stable process. Hours later, a hiccup appears mid-run. You spot the root cause and correct it before output is impacted. That is your craft.

Role highlights

Prepare presses by hanging and setting up tooling, then start production jobs to target cycle and quality.

Adjust and troubleshoot during runs while following established work instructions.

Handle mold tooling inventory control to ensure availability and traceability.

Conduct press teardown and complete mold pulls per procedure.

Support general shop upkeep: cleaning, organization, and basic maintenance.

Enter downtime codes and tool setup information accurately in the ERP system.

Continuously verify press health; report any issues to the supervisor promptly.

What it takes

High school diploma, GED, or 12 years of formal education preferred (not required).Competence with basic mathematics.

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Preferred: 5+ years of hands-on injection molding experience.

Strong mechanical experience and a practical problem-solving mindset.

Physical ability to lift 60+ pounds, climb stairs, and stand for up to 8 hours.

Ability to operate a forklift.

Proficiency Injection molding experience.