Molding Technician I

Injection Molding Technician supporting high-volume production across multiple presses.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production
• Perform mold changes and prepare machines for production runs
• Troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues; escalate complex issues as needed
• Monitor cycle times, injection intervals, and part quality
• Support operators with process-related questions
• Maintain mold cleanliness and readiness for production
• Collaborate with production and mold maintenance teams to minimize downtime
• Support production across multiple molding machines as directed, prioritizing tasks based on production needs
• May perform or assist in end-to-end molding operator and changeover technician duties as needed to support production continuity and meet business demands
• Provide basic training and guidance to operators, interns, and trainees
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
• Apply Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles in daily work
• Support general production activities as needed
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Equipment & Technology Scope

• Standard injection molding machines (25-ton to 150-ton presses)
• High-volume production environments
• Manual and semi-automated systems
• Injection molding machine interfaces (e.g., Arburg, Engel, or similar)

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics preferred)
• Technical certificate or coursework in plastics technology, manufacturing, or mechanical systems
• Basic understanding of injection molding processes and parameters
• Mechanical aptitude and safe tool handling
• Ability to follow standard work and procedures
• Basic troubleshooting and issue identification
• Ability to manage tasks across multiple machines under supervision
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with metric units (e.g., millimeters, grams, degrees Celsius)

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $27.95

Benefits

• Enhanced paid Family Care Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives and access to the Headspace App
• Colleague discount on LEGO products from day 1
• Bonus scheme based on company and individual performance
• Hybrid work policy averaging 3 days per week in the office