Injection Mold Technician - 2nd Shift

About the Role

As an Injection Mold Technician I at Pelican Products, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our injection molding operations running safely, consistently, and efficiently. You’ll set up and operate injection molding equipment, work with two-material molding systems and robotics, troubleshoot production issues, and partner with Engineering and Maintenance to keep equipment performing at its best.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor microprocessor-controlled injection molding machines and supporting equipment.
• Perform complex mold setups involving two-material molding components, robotics, and related manufacturing systems.
• Prepare injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment for the production of molded cases, components, and accessories.
• Work from engineering drawings, Bills of Material, assembly drawings, setup procedures, and production instructions.
• Monitor the molding process and finished parts to ensure quality and production standards are consistently met.
• Identify and troubleshoot molding, equipment, material, and process issues and escalate more complex problems when needed.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and technical teams to support equipment installation, troubleshooting, and production needs.
• Support raw material availability and inventory to help maintain production flow.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, electrical hoists, forklifts, pallet-moving equipment, and other production equipment.
• Identify and report equipment problems, defective materials, process concerns, and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate daily production records and required documentation.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and production-ready while following all safety and quality requirements.

Schedule

2nd Shift, Monday through Friday, 1:45 PM – 10:15 PM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of hands-on injection molding process experience.
• Experience setting up and operating injection molding machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work with production equipment, tools, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, Bills of Material, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability to identify basic process or equipment issues and communicate problems effectively.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with robotics or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with two-material or multi-component injection molding.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding processes or equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay / extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401(k) plan with immediate company match
• Great Benefits including several medical plan options
• Health Savings Account Contribution
• Wellness Discount Program
• Global Mental Wellness Program
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee discounts on Pelican Products and gear
• Beautiful New England location
• Onsite Gym
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and facility systems
• Career growth opportunities within Maintenance and Manufacturing Operations

Location: South Deerfield, MA

ITAR Compliance Notice: This position is located at a facility subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15), including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.