Mold Technician III - 1st Shift
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- About Us: description of SMC, Ltd.
- Job Summary: Setup, startup, and troubleshoot IMM, Robot, Secondary equipment, and processes. Position mentors and coaches Mold Tech Level One and Level Two. We welcome applications from Mold Technician candidates at all experience levels—from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, we’re excited to explore how you can contribute to our team.
- Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Essential Qualifications: list.
- Desirable Qualifications: list.
- ADA Requirements: description of physical demands.
- What SMC has to offer: list of benefits.
- At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience... (some EEO statement) - we need to remove EEO boilerplate.
- Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. (maybe keep? It's about accommodations; might be considered EEO? It's not strictly EEO but could be considered accommodation statement. Might keep? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The accommodation request is not exactly EEO but could be considered legal. Might be safe to drop? It's not a boilerplate but it's a statement about accommodations. Might keep as part of "About Us"? Not sure. Probably we can keep it as a short paragraph under a generic "Additional Information" but we shouldn't create a heading unless there is real content. Might be better to drop as it's not essential.
- SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. #IND 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday
We need to extract schedule: "#IND 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday". That's schedule info. So we can create a Schedule section with that.
Pay: not mentioned. So no Pay section.
Benefits: "What SMC has to offer:" list includes Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment; Stable schedule; Paid holiday and PTO; Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; Life and disability insurance; Promotional opportunities; Training and career growth programs; Amazing co-workers; Tuition reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program.
We need to output Benefits section with
- .
Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities list.
Requirements: Could combine Essential Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can have a Qualifications section (maybe split Essential and Desirable?). But we should avoid thin sections. Could combine both into Qualifications with sub-lists? But we must preserve all info. Could do
Qualifications
then Essential Qualifications:
... then Desirable Qualifications:
... That's acceptable.
Skills: maybe not separate; we could put skills within Qualifications.
About the role: Could use About the role heading for Job Summary? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role for Job Summary.
We also have About Us description; maybe we can incorporate that into About the role or a separate About Us? Not listed as allowed heading but we could use About the role to include both? The About Us is about company; maybe we can put that under About the role as well. Or we could create a heading "About Us" but not in allowed list; but instruction says use those examples, not limited to them? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings where appropriate. Could also use other headings if needed but better to stick to those. So we can put company description under About the role.
Thus sections:
- About the role: includes About Us description + Job Summary.
- Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities.
- Qualifications: Essential Qualifications + Desirable Qualifications.
- Benefits: What SMC has to offer.
- Schedule: shift info.
We should not include ADA Requirements? That's substantive; maybe we can include under Requirements or Qualifications? It's about physical demands; could be part of Qualifications? But it's not a qualification; it's a requirement. Could create a Requirements section for ADA? But we already have Qualifications. Perhaps we can add a Requirements section for ADA and other mandatory requirements (like High School Diploma etc). However we already have Qualifications covering those. ADA is about physical demands; we could include under Qualifications as a subsection. But to avoid many thin sections, we could incorporate ADA details into Qualifications as a list.
But we must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include ADA requirements text somewhere.
We could add a Requirements
for ADA and maybe other mandatory requirements not covered? But we already have Qualifications covering education, experience, certifications. ADA is separate. Could make a Requirements section for ADA and maybe other mandatory requirements like "Ability to read, write and communicate in English". That's also a qualification.
Better to have two sections: Qualifications (education, experience, certifications) and Requirements (physical demands, ADA). But the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Having both may be okay if they are substantive.
Let's decide: We'll have:
- About the role (company + job summary)
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, skills)
- Requirements (ADA physical demands, ability to read/write English, etc.)
- Benefits
- Schedule
We need to ensure we don't create thin sections with placeholder text. All have content.
Now extract details.
About Us: "SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people."
Job Summary: "Setup, startup, and troubleshoot IMM, Robot, Secondary equipment, and processes. Position mentors and coaches Mold Tech Level One and Level Two. We welcome applications from Mold Technician candidates at all experience levels—from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, we’re excited to explore how you can contribute to our team."
Combine them.
Responsibilities list (Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities):
- Set up, start, and troubleshoot a variety of injection molding processes; molds, robots, dryers, mold heat/cool, and runner controllers and auxiliary equipment, interface with QA, and Tool Room as required.
- Assure molds are inspected and properly treated (cleaning, moisture prevention) after product run; communicate mold problems and opportunities to tool room via Maintenance Repair Order (MRO).
- Possess working knowledge of process monitoring equipment, i.e. RJG and Priamus brands.
- Troubleshoot common production problems, identify root causes and recommend or implement solutions.
- Acquire and Record Process Parameters in IQMS SPC format.
- Maintain tour ready production floor Maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Regular attendance. Perform all requirements of Mold Tech Level One and Two job description.
- Understand and verify proper mold protection settings based on Level 1 and 2 training.
- Monitor the process, start up and shut down of assigned jobs.
- Follow schedule and maintain machines running at documented cycle.
- Setup of secondary equipment, to include, but not limited to end mills, hot stamping, pad printing, etc.
- Mentor and train Mold Technicians Level One and Two.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note there is duplicate "Maintain tour ready production floorMaintain a positive and respectful attitude." It seems missing space. We'll keep as is but maybe separate: "Maintain tour ready production floor. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude." We'll keep as separate bullet? The original text: "Maintain tour ready production floorMaintain a positive and respectful attitude." Likely a typo; we can split into two bullets: "Maintain tour ready production floor." and "Maintain a positive and respectful attitude." Also "Regular attendance." and "Perform all requirements of Mold Tech Level One and Two job description." We'll treat each sentence as bullet.
We need to preserve all substantive information; we can split for clarity but must not lose info. It's okay.
Now Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have successfully completed all SMC Mold Tech Level One and Two Requirements.
- Successful completion of RJG Fundamentals, Interpreting Graphs, Decoupled II Molding classes.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in Thermoplastic/LSR machine set-up and completion of SMC set-up training program.
- Knowledge of IQMS.
- Knowledge of the material handling system.
- Knowledge of molds and ability to clean them for production run.
- Must be mechanically inclined and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to constant changes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Some travel may be required.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Desirable Qualifications:
- SMC Overhead Hoist certified.
- SMC Pallet Jack certified.
- SMC Lock Out, Tag Out certified.
- Knowledge of IQMS.
- Knowledge of the material handling system.
- Knowledge of molds and ability to clean them for production run.
Note some duplicates with essential; we keep as is.
Now Requirements (ADA etc.):
ADA Requirements: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Talking, and Hearing. Ability to work for extended periods sitting and looking at computer while completing repetitive motions to include substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly. The worker
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to parse the posting. Content: - About Us: description of SMC, Ltd. - Job Summary: Setup, startup, and troubleshoot IMM, Robot, Secondary equipment, and processes. Position mentors and coaches Mold Tech Level One and Level Two. We welcome applications from Mold Technician candidates at all experience levels—from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, we’re excited to explore how you can contribute to our team. - Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: list of duties. - Essential Qualifications: list. - Desirable Qualifications: list. - ADA Requirements: description of physical demands. - What SMC has to offer: list of benefits. - At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience... (some EEO statement) - we need to remove EEO boilerplate. - Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. (maybe keep? It's about accommodations; might be considered EEO? It's not strictly EEO but could be considered accommodation statement. Might keep? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The accommodation request is not exactly EEO but could be considered legal. Might be safe to drop? It's not a boilerplate but it's a statement about accommodations. Might keep as part of "About Us"? Not sure. Probably we can keep it as a short paragraph under a generic "Additional Information" but we shouldn't create a heading unless there is real content. Might be better to drop as it's not essential. - SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. #IND 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday We need to extract schedule: "#IND 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday". That's schedule info. So we can create a Schedule section with that. Pay: not mentioned. So no Pay section. Benefits: "What SMC has to offer:" list includes Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment; Stable schedule; Paid holiday and PTO; Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; Life and disability insurance; Promotional opportunities; Training and career growth programs; Amazing co-workers; Tuition reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program. We need to output Benefits section with
- .
Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities list.
Requirements: Could combine Essential Qualifications and Desirable Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can have a Qualifications section (maybe split Essential and Desirable?). But we should avoid thin sections. Could combine both into Qualifications with sub-lists? But we must preserve all info. Could do
Qualifications
thenEssential Qualifications:
- ... then
Desirable Qualifications:
- ... That's acceptable.
Skills: maybe not separate; we could put skills within Qualifications.
About the role: Could use About the role heading for Job Summary? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role for Job Summary. We also have About Us description; maybe we can incorporate that into About the role or a separate About Us? Not listed as allowed heading but we could use About the role to include both? The About Us is about company; maybe we can put that under About the role as well. Or we could create a heading "About Us" but not in allowed list; but instruction says use those examples, not limited to them? It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings where appropriate. Could also use other headings if needed but better to stick to those. So we can put company description under About the role. Thus sections: - About the role: includes About Us description + Job Summary. - Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities. - Qualifications: Essential Qualifications + Desirable Qualifications. - Benefits: What SMC has to offer. - Schedule: shift info. We should not include ADA Requirements? That's substantive; maybe we can include under Requirements or Qualifications? It's about physical demands; could be part of Qualifications? But it's not a qualification; it's a requirement. Could create a Requirements section for ADA? But we already have Qualifications. Perhaps we can add a Requirements section for ADA and other mandatory requirements (like High School Diploma etc). However we already have Qualifications covering those. ADA is about physical demands; we could include under Qualifications as a subsection. But to avoid many thin sections, we could incorporate ADA details into Qualifications as a list. But we must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include ADA requirements text somewhere. We could add a
Requirements
for ADA and maybe other mandatory requirements not covered? But we already have Qualifications covering education, experience, certifications. ADA is separate. Could make a Requirements section for ADA and maybe other mandatory requirements like "Ability to read, write and communicate in English". That's also a qualification. Better to have two sections: Qualifications (education, experience, certifications) and Requirements (physical demands, ADA). But the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Having both may be okay if they are substantive. Let's decide: We'll have: - About the role (company + job summary) - Responsibilities - Qualifications (education, experience, certifications, skills) - Requirements (ADA physical demands, ability to read/write English, etc.) - Benefits - Schedule We need to ensure we don't create thin sections with placeholder text. All have content. Now extract details. About Us: "SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people." Job Summary: "Setup, startup, and troubleshoot IMM, Robot, Secondary equipment, and processes. Position mentors and coaches Mold Tech Level One and Level Two. We welcome applications from Mold Technician candidates at all experience levels—from recent graduates to seasoned professionals. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, we’re excited to explore how you can contribute to our team." Combine them. Responsibilities list (Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities): - Set up, start, and troubleshoot a variety of injection molding processes; molds, robots, dryers, mold heat/cool, and runner controllers and auxiliary equipment, interface with QA, and Tool Room as required. - Assure molds are inspected and properly treated (cleaning, moisture prevention) after product run; communicate mold problems and opportunities to tool room via Maintenance Repair Order (MRO). - Possess working knowledge of process monitoring equipment, i.e. RJG and Priamus brands. - Troubleshoot common production problems, identify root causes and recommend or implement solutions. - Acquire and Record Process Parameters in IQMS SPC format. - Maintain tour ready production floor Maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Regular attendance. Perform all requirements of Mold Tech Level One and Two job description. - Understand and verify proper mold protection settings based on Level 1 and 2 training. - Monitor the process, start up and shut down of assigned jobs. - Follow schedule and maintain machines running at documented cycle. - Setup of secondary equipment, to include, but not limited to end mills, hot stamping, pad printing, etc. - Mentor and train Mold Technicians Level One and Two. - Other duties as assigned. Note there is duplicate "Maintain tour ready production floorMaintain a positive and respectful attitude." It seems missing space. We'll keep as is but maybe separate: "Maintain tour ready production floor. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude." We'll keep as separate bullet? The original text: "Maintain tour ready production floorMaintain a positive and respectful attitude." Likely a typo; we can split into two bullets: "Maintain tour ready production floor." and "Maintain a positive and respectful attitude." Also "Regular attendance." and "Perform all requirements of Mold Tech Level One and Two job description." We'll treat each sentence as bullet. We need to preserve all substantive information; we can split for clarity but must not lose info. It's okay. Now Qualifications: Essential Qualifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent required. - Must have successfully completed all SMC Mold Tech Level One and Two Requirements. - Successful completion of RJG Fundamentals, Interpreting Graphs, Decoupled II Molding classes. - Minimum of 1-year experience in Thermoplastic/LSR machine set-up and completion of SMC set-up training program. - Knowledge of IQMS. - Knowledge of the material handling system. - Knowledge of molds and ability to clean them for production run. - Must be mechanically inclined and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to constant changes. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Some travel may be required. - Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Desirable Qualifications: - SMC Overhead Hoist certified. - SMC Pallet Jack certified. - SMC Lock Out, Tag Out certified. - Knowledge of IQMS. - Knowledge of the material handling system. - Knowledge of molds and ability to clean them for production run. Note some duplicates with essential; we keep as is. Now Requirements (ADA etc.): ADA Requirements: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Talking, and Hearing. Ability to work for extended periods sitting and looking at computer while completing repetitive motions to include substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly. The worker