Production and Industrial - Molding Process Technician

Title :
Injection Molding Process Technician
Location: Rochester, NY 14625
Duration: 0-12+ months
Shift: M-F 3rd shift
Pay Rate: $30.00/Hour

Position Summary:
As part of our Laboratory Products Division, you'll be joining a team that provides virtually everything needed for laboratories across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, academia, biotechnology, and industrial research sectors. Our extensive product portfolio includes advanced analytical instruments, essential lab equipment, cold storage, and a wide range of consumables like reagents, chemicals, and labware.

Client Impactful Work:
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.

A Day in the Life:
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

Keys to Success:
Education:
High school diploma or GED required
Technical training in manufacturing, plastics, or a related field preferred
Experience:

Experience with injection molding machines and tooling required
2+ years of injection molding setup or processing experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of plastics materials and molding processes
Ability to adjust and optimize machine settings for quality and efficiency
Familiarity with robotics and automation systems preferred
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.