Injection Mold Operator

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Job title: Injection Mold Operator Location: Gardner Denver – 305 N. State Fair Boulevard, Sedalia, MO 65301 Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Overtime as needed. Non-union facility.

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We are seeking an Injection Mold Operator to prepare and run molded parts on injection molding equipment, verify part quality and dimensions, and support a fast-paced, quality-focused production environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable using precision measuring tools, and eager to build hands‑on knowledge of the machines they operate.

• Prepare and operate injection molding machinery to produce parts according to specifications
• Measure part dimensions using calipers to verify quality and conformance to specifications
• Perform quality inspections on parts, including checking for defects, removing flash or excess material, and following product specifications
• Use hand and power tools to support production and basic machine troubleshooting
• Identify and address minor machine issues, escalating to a supervisor or maintenance when needed
• Follow detailed written and verbal work instructions, and accurately complete production and quality paperwork
• Handle materials and pack/move finished products as needed
• Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE while working around manufacturing equipment

• 1–3 months of related experience in injection molding, machine operation, manufacturing, production, or similar hands‑on work; injection molding/plastics experience preferred but not required
• Completed training certification in a manufacturing or related environment (e.g., a 3-month or 6-month injection molding training course or certificate), or equivalent hands‑on experience — formal education is not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with hand and power tools
• Strong ability to accurately measure part dimensions using calipers
• Basic shop math skills (e.g., tracking assembly/production counts)

• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal work instructions
• Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation
• Comfortable working safely around manufacturing equipment, following PPE and safety procedures
• Willing and able to work scheduled overtime as needed

• Prior injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience (a plus, not required)

• This position is fully on‑site at our Sedalia, MO facility; not eligible for hybrid or remote work, and no travel is required.

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