Injection Mold Technician

Job Summary

Primarily set up machines with the appropriate mold for the job. Ensures that the mold is installed and operational for the work order and maintain a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s products and/or development processes before the finished products reaches customers.

• Work with Tool Room and/or Maintenance to resolve any issues pertaining to molds and machines.
• Ensures that each mold is set up and running to the parameters established on the Set-Up Sheet.
• Monitors machine operations for any leaks or anything that may cause the machinery to not run properly.
• Adjusts machine (pressure, heat, cycle time) to maximize product quality and production efficiency.
• Sets up any auxiliary equipment required at the press.
• Connects electrical hook-ups that are associated with the efficient running of a mold.
• Replaces any water fittings or hoses that are defective.
• Troubleshoots quality deficiencies and corrects them.
• Pulls production molds that require repair.
• Sets up, evaluates, and fills out a Set-Up Sheet for new molds.
• Runs sample orders in various colors and materials as directed.
• Assists operators by giving advice pertaining to quality or machine deficiencies.
• When pulling a mold, is responsible for cleaning the machine so that no parts from the mold are left.
• Cleans area around machine.
• Initiates the last shot evaluation form.
• Operates a bank of machines if required.
• Understands the use of customer work instructions and where to find them.
• Notifies Quality if a nonconformance is found.
• Responsible for the quality and adequacy of own work.
• Maintain ISO standards and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to start/stop jobs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to follow instructions, set molds, and troubleshoot common issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to operate various machine models.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in injection molding, mold setup, and basic processing is required.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk 80% of the day, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Employees May Be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Plastics Manufacturing

Pittsfield, MA

$45,000.00-$