Mold Technician - 3rd Shift
Core
Maintain injection molds and supporting equipment to ensure uninterrupted production of quality parts by troubleshooting issues, minimizing downtime, and reducing scrap.
Role type
Mid-level manufacturing technician (plastic injection molding)
Builds
Plastic components via injection molding
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
mold setup and maintenance, troubleshooting molding processes, operating injection molding machines, reading technical manuals, 5S standards, basic mechanical aptitude, safety procedures
Preferred skills
Scientific Molding principles, mold process monitoring systems, six-axis robot operation, overhead crane operation, continuous improvement methodologies, manufacturing performance metrics analysis
Technologies
Nissei, Krauss Maffei, Engel injection molding machines, cavity pressure transducers, Nachi/Fanuc robots, data acquisition equipment
Responsibilities
Perform mold installation, removal, and machine setup; monitor production KPIs (OEE, downtime, scrap); troubleshoot process and equipment issues; maintain molds and auxiliary equipment; document daily activities and process changes; support new product launches and mold trials; mentor less experienced technicians.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC