Molding Technician

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production

Perform mold changes and prepare machines for production runs

Troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues; escalate complex issues as needed

Monitor cycle times, injection intervals, and part quality

Support operators with process-related questions

Maintain mold cleanliness and readiness for production

Collaborate with production and mold maintenance teams to minimize downtime

Support production across multiple molding machines as directed, prioritizing tasks based on production needs

May perform or assist in end-to-end molding operator and changeover technician duties as needed to support production continuity and meet business demands

Provide basic training and guidance to operators, interns, and trainees

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols

Apply Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles in daily work

Support general production activities as needed

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Equipment & Technology Scope

Experience with foundational injection molding equipment and production platforms, including but not limited to:

Standard injection molding machines (25-ton to 150-ton presses)

High-volume production environments

Manual and semi-automated systems

Education & Experience

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

2–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics preferred)

Technical certificate or coursework in plastics technology, manufacturing, or mechanical systems

Exposure to injection molding machine interfaces (e.g., Arburg, Engel, or similar)

Starting Hourly Rate $27.95

Core Competencies

Basic understanding of injection molding processes and parameters

Mechanical aptitude and safe tool handling

Ability to follow standard work and procedures

Basic troubleshooting and issue identification

Ability to manage tasks across multiple machines under supervision

Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with metric units (e.g., millimeters, grams, degrees Celsius)

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $27.95 - $27.95 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or…