Injection Mold Set Up Technician

Tecomet•Manchester, NH

About The Position

The Injection Mold Set Up Technician works under the supervision of the manufacturing group leader and tends to and operates injection molding machines. The role includes inspecting parts; trimming, drilling, and performing other processing, cleaning, or maintenance operations; setting molds; and conducting first-piece runs and inspections. The technician also assists with troubleshooting and maintenance of extrusion and injection machines. The technician prepares equipment, auxiliary equipment, and raw materials to support production, and records labor and production transactions in the ERP system. The role supports other department or facility areas as needed and follows applicable organizational, local, and federal safety and health regulations. The position is identified as a second-shift role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–5 years of plastic injection molding operator experience.
Proven experience successfully setting up and processing injection molding machines.
Strong communication skills.
Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Ability to use basic measuring tools, including calipers, height gauges, and comparison charts.
Ability to use basic processing equipment, including drill presses, deburring tools, and cutting pliers.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and organized work area, including daily cleaning and organization of work areas, tools, and surrounding areas.
Assist in cleaning equipment.
Identify 5S opportunities and take initiative to clean, organize, and improve department cleanliness.
Interpret production schedules to set up equipment in support of production demand.
Install injection molds in molding machines according to company procedures.
Set up injection molding machines according to company procedures.
Prepare auxiliary equipment for production support, including drying equipment, debating equipment, and packaging requirements.
Prepare raw materials for production support.
Accurately report labor and production transactions in the ERP system.
Support other areas or functions within the department or facility when requested to support production operations.
Perform equipment startup and shutdown maintenance and troubleshoot operational issues with tooling, machines, or auxiliary equipment.
Operate injection molding machines, inspect parts, and perform trimming, drilling, processing, cleaning, and maintenance operations.
Set molds and conduct first-piece runs and inspections.
Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of extrusion and injection machines.
Comply with organizational, local, and federal safety and health regulations.