Staffing - Injection Molding Technician

Description
Title: Injection Molding Technician
100% onsite,40 hours a week (5 days a week, 8am - 5pmish)
Local candidates only

Interview process: Phone screen, then onsite interview

Required skills: Minimum 1 year (2-5 preferred) injection molding experience.

Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved with and role within group):
• Set up and configure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and molds according to
experimental plans.
• Operate and monitor machines during experimental and production runs to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and resolve process or equipment issues, including machine malfunctions and molding defects.
• Perform routine maintenance on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and
ensure reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of machine settings, experimental data, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration):
High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing, plastics technology, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in injection molding or a similar manufacturing role.

Required Skills (These are skills that candidates must possess):
• Must have hands-on experience in operating injection molding machine.
• Ability to observe and adjust processes and experiments as they progress
• Problem solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills
• Injection molding machine setup and troubleshooting experience
• Injection molding mold assembly experience
• Experience in injection molded optics
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD drafting
• Technical report writing

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic
• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment and stand for extended periods.
• Strong communication/organization skills

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”