Production and Industrial - Molding Process Technician

Title:
Molding Setup Technician
Location:
Rochester, NY, 14625
Duration: 0-9+ months

Shift: 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm
Pay Rate: $28/Hour-$30.00 /Hour

Job Summary:

• The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining molding machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality plastic parts.
• This role involves installing molds, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring machines run safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and start up various molding machines according to production schedules
• Install and remove molds, ensuring proper alignment and connections
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.) for optimal performance
• Perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality
• Troubleshoot molding and process issues to minimize downtime
• Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments during production
• Perform routine maintenance on molds and equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures
• Maintain accurate production and setup documentation
• Work closely with quality, maintenance, and production teams

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (technical training preferred)
• Experience with molding machines and tooling
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of plastics materials and processing techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of molding setup or processing experience
• Familiarity with robotics and automation systems
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems

Employee Benefits:
At Lance Soft, full-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

EEO Employer
Lance Soft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Lance Soft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.