Injection Mold Technician - 2nd Shift

Pelican•South Deerfield, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world’s toughest conditions—because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits. With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission. At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.