Junior Technician; Manufacturing​/Injection Molding

12‑Hour Rotating Shift

Build. Fix. Optimize. Repeat. If you’re the type who would rather troubleshoot a hydraulic issue than sit behind a desk, this role is built for you.

Portersville, PA

We’re looking for a hands‑on Junior Technician to support our high‑volume injection molding operation. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to keep 31 molding machines and critical production systems running at peak performance
. This is your opportunity to get your hands on advanced manufacturing equipment, develop highly valuable technical skills, and grow into a Lead Technician or Process Engineering role.

• Injection molding machines & auxiliary equipment
• Mold changes, startups, and production runs
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging systems
• Chillers, temperature control units, and material conveyance

• Own the floor:
  Drive safety, quality, and efficiency every shift.
• Turn wrenches where it matters:
  Perform mold changes and machine startups.
• Troubleshoot & solve problems:
  Diagnose equipment issues and execute repairs.
• Keep production moving:
  Perform preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment:
  Safely move molds using cranes and forklifts.
• Improve performance:
  Identify root causes and drive process improvements.
• Document your work:
  Track maintenance and activities in CMMS (Upkeep).
• Step up:
  Support leadership and fill in for the Lead Technician when needed.

You’re mechanically driven, safety-focused, and not afraid to get your hands dirty.

• Strong troubleshooting skills (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical)
• Mechanical aptitude and a problem‑solving mindset
• Experience with rigging, forklifts, or cranes
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production environment

• Injection molding experience (processing or maintenance)
• Mold or die change experience
• Exposure to robotics (gantry systems), chillers, or hot runner systems
• Experience using CMMS systems

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5–10 years of hands‑on manufacturing, processing, or maintenance experience (preferred)

• Work on advanced manufacturing equipment every day
• Gain real technical skills that are highly transferable
• Be part of a team that solves problems and keeps production running
• Clear path to grow into Lead Technician or Engineering roles

• Machines running at or better than standard cycle time
• Equipment maintained and downtime minimized
• Safety always comes first
• Strong communication during shift handoffs
• Problems solved—not passed on

You’ll report to the Process Engineering Technician and work closely with the Shift Supervisor, Lead Technician, Mold Change Technician, and Material Handler as part of a tight‑knit, high‑performing production team. If you’re someone who enjoys figuring out how things work—and fixing them when they don’t—this is your kind of role.

• GED or High School diploma
• 5–10 years of hands‑on processing or maintenance experience in an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems preferred