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Estimated Pay info$18 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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Job Summary:

Responsible for determining and implementing best manufacturing practices for current and future production related to set-up, start-up, processing, and maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance of injection molding machines to satisfactorily accomplish quality and on-time delivered products to customers.
  • Set-up and start-up of injected molding machines.
  • Applies injection molding principles and molding theories to troubleshoot and process molding operations.
  • Performs mold and color changes on injection machines.
  • Works with Material Handlers and Machine Operators to make sure raw materials within the work cell are readily available.
  • Monitors machine operation for compliance to all ISO, health, safety, quality, and efficiency standards; analyze and lead continuous improvements.
  • Works with production management to review and organize production activities. 
  • Collaborates with Tool Room, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment and quality problems within molding cell.
  • Evaluates scrap reduction techniques within work cell.
  • Monitors and documents daily process conditions; logging changes and drafting detailed mold repair work information form sheets
  • Ensures safety, cleanliness, and organization of work area.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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    Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem solving skills.
  • Basic understanding of molding and processing skills.
  • Ability to train new Mold Setters as needed.
  • Can successfully act as backup Mold Setter.
  • Good training and leadership skills; team oriented.
  • Successful completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training.
  • Successful completion of “Technology of Injection Molding – Level 1 Module with Skill Builder Simulation” Paulson Training.
  • Successful completion of “Implementing Decoupled Molding” Paulson Training.
  • Successful completion of Forklift certification.
  • Successful completion of LOTO training.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word.
  • Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions. 
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings
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    Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • 1-2 years Injection Molding experience required (or prior external experience).
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    Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.). 
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Requires manual dexterity.
  • Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment. 
  • Frequently moves from waist level to floor level. 


  • 3rd Shift

    Compensation details: 22-28 Hourly Wage





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    Posting ID: 1276395486 Posted: 2026-07-08 Job Title: Process Technician Level