Junior Technician; Manufacturing​/Injection Molding

Junior Technician (Manufacturing / Injection Molding)

Portersville, PA

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.

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.

What You'll Work On

• 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

What You'll Do

• 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

What Makes You a Fit

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

You bring:

• 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

Bonus points if you have:

• 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

Qualifications

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

Why This Role Stands Out

• 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

What Success Looks Like

• 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

About the Role

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.