Mold Technician

Machine Operator

The Mold Change Mechanic is responsible for performing efficient mold changes, ensuring proper setup and alignment, and maintaining the operational readiness of equipment and tools in a plastic manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, reducing downtime, and meeting production schedules while consistently following safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes on injection molding or similar manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions and production schedules.
• Remove and install molds safely and efficiently to ensure machines can operate correctly and safely.
• Align and secure molds accurately to ensure proper operation and minimize cycle time adjustments.
• Adjust auxiliary equipment, such as mold heaters, chillers, and cameras, to meet required specifications.
• Inspect molds and related components for damage, wear, or defects during removal and installation.
• Perform minor repairs or adjustments on molds and related equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Use hand and power tools to complete mold change, setup, and minor maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians and other team members to address complex issues requiring advanced troubleshooting.
• Support production by ensuring molds and associated equipment are ready for operation and meet quality and safety requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies while working with machinery, tools, and equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience changing molds in a molding or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mold setup for injection molding or similar equipment.
• At least 1 year of experience using hand and power tools in an industrial or maintenance setting.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Experience with maintenance repair tasks related to molding or production equipment.
• Ability to perform machine setup, including aligning and securing molds and adjusting auxiliary equipment.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting molds and components for damage or wear.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions and production schedules.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving minor equipment or mold issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in the plastic industry or with injection molding equipment.
• Familiarity with auxiliary equipment such as mold heaters, chillers, and cameras.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiskilled maintenance technicians and controls/automation personnel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus due to a strong Spanish-speaking workforce.
• Interest in growing within maintenance or technical roles in a stable and expanding manufacturing facility.

Why Work Here?

This is a long-established, family-owned organization with a history spanning more than a century, offering a stable and growing environment where you can build a lasting career. The company promotes from within, with most leaders having grown internally, and provides strong coaching-focused leadership in maintenance. You receive standard benefits and insurance, weekly pay, an annual market-based review, and a 3% yearly bonus within maintenance.

Tools are provided, benefits begin quickly at the start of the month, and there is a healthy work-life balance with a typical workweek of about 40–45 hours. The culture is supportive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement, with opportunities for training and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Whitewater, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49000.00 - $63000.00/yr. Family owned:
Around for 114 years Will be only Tech on 3rd shift Benefits kick in 1st of the month Will send people to Blackhawk Annual:
Tools:
Lavelle provides Direct Hire Premium of $1.50 Worklife balance: 40-45 hours of work Great company culture Stable and growing: adding on to their facility Maintenance manager is a fantastic leader and knows how to coach, manager, and lead 90% of leaders have been from within Standard benefits and insurance 3% yearly bonus in Maintenance Annual review every April: marketbased not performance Weekly pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whitewater, WI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.