Molding Extrusion Technician II

Location:

Littleton, CO

$27.00 USD Hourly - $37.00 USD Hourly

Littleton, CO 80129

Full-Time, Permanent

• 2nd Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

We are seeking an experienced Molding Extrusion Technician II to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment within a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong technical expertise in plastics processing, equipment maintenance, process optimization, and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will independently perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to maintain optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on injection molding and plastic extrusion equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues.
• Execute mold setups, insert changes, mold fitting, and shutoff adjustments.
• Perform extrusion line setup, startup, shutdown, cleaning, and process adjustments.
• Verify calibration status of manufacturing equipment and ensure proper operation following calibration.
• Design, build, and maintain specialized tools and fixtures to support equipment maintenance activities.

• Analyze equipment and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment issues.
• Support engineering change implementation and update maintenance documentation accordingly.
• Participate in new equipment installations and ensure maintainability requirements are incorporated during deployment.
• Prepare recommendations for equipment repairs, upgrades, and replacement projects.

• Respond quickly to equipment issues and prioritize activities to minimize production downtime.
• Coordinate activities with external contractors, mold makers, and service vendors.
• Support departmental KPIs, operational objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with spare parts management, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Provide technical training and operational guidance to maintenance and production personnel.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and regulatory documentation.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, cleanroom, and operational procedures.
• Complete required training programs, including biohazard and safety-related training.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in plastic processing, injection molding, or plastic extrusion manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing equipment maintenance, setup, troubleshooting, and repair in a manufacturing setting.

• Strong knowledge of:
• Injection molding processes and equipment
• Plastic extrusion processes and equipment
• Mold design, construction, and maintenance
• Extrusion die design and setup
• Polymer processing and material behavior
• Cleanroom manufacturing environments
• Automated manufacturing systems
• Ability to:
• Read and interpret complex mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform mold maintenance, configuration changes, and process adjustments independently.
• Execute extrusion maintenance, cleaning, setup, and configuration activities.
• Apply advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and resolving:
• Electrical issues
• Mechanical failures
• Hydraulic system problems
• Pneumatic system issues
• Industrial networking-related concerns
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across maintenance, engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and action-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Technical certification, vocational training, or additional coursework in industrial maintenance,…