Molding Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

You will operate and optimize molding and encapsulation processes that protect and insulate sensitive electronic components, ensuring consistent part performance, high yield, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. This role combines hands-on machine operation, process control, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to deliver robust, manufacturable molded assemblies for high-reliability electronics.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and consistency of molded electronic components by applying process controls, in-line inspection feedback, and corrective actions that reduce defects and scrap.
• Translate product and process requirements into validated molding setups and stable runs that meet dimensional, electrical, and reliability specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to qualify new molds, materials, and process windows; support design-for-manufacturability improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (yield, cycle time, cost, and throughput) using data-driven problem solving and documented process changes.
• Maintain process documentation, traceability records, and calibration status to support audits and regulatory compliance while promoting safe work practices on the shop floor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with molding, encapsulation, or potting processes in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, process parameters, and basic SPC charts.
• Proficient with common inspection and measurement tools (calipers, microscopes, gauges) and basic computer skills for data entry and production tracking.
• Able to meet physical requirements of the role (stand for shifts, lift up to 35 lb, perform repetitive fine motor tasks).

Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding, transfer molding, silicone or epoxy potting, or encapsulation specific to electronic assemblies.
• Formal training or certifications such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt, or mold technician coursework.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI-controlled molding equipment, automated dosing systems, or vision inspection integration.
• Demonstrated experience in root-cause analysis, DOE (design of experiments), and implementing corrective/preventive actions that measurably improve yield.
• Familiarity with material qualification (resin properties, cure profiles, moisture control) and mold maintenance/repair techniques.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Pay

The current pay range for this role is $26 - $30 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

This is a 2nd Shift position. The current hours are Monday - Thursday, 2pm - 12:30am, 4 x 10's.