Injection Molding Maintenance Technician

ABLE Associates • West Bridgewater, MA

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About The Position

The Molding Maintenance Technician is responsible for complex mold maintenance and a wide range of tool room operations related to the maintenance, repair, and modification of injection molds and injection molding equipment. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with tight tolerances in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years of hands-on experience in injection molding
• Ability to operate tool room equipment such as grinders and mills (preferred)
• Experience handling, fitting, and maintaining tight-tolerance mold components
• Ability to read and interpret part and tool prints
• Proficient in disassembly, assembly, and general maintenance of injection molds
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair tooling issues on the production floor
• Experience identifying and implementing tooling improvements
• Continuous Improvement experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in an ISO 9001:2008–certified company
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and a team-oriented professional
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines on the production floor
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Flexibility to adjust schedules to meet production and engineering needs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Consistent adherence to company policies and procedures
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching
• Use of hands for handling tools, equipment, and controls
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
• Exposure to high noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and gloves

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate tool room equipment such as grinders and mills (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform problem-solving and develop corrective actions for customer issues and continuous improvement initiatives
• Repair and rebuild injection molds, coordinating welding, machining, polishing, and finishing to required surface specifications
• Fit, assemble, and test completed molds to ensure proper operation
• Verify conformance of repaired molds and tooling by checking dimensions, clearances, and alignments using precision measuring equipment
• Read and interpret mold drawings and recommend design improvements
• Operate overhead crane equipment to remove or relocate molds as needed
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of all tool room equipment
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Respond promptly to production issues with corrective mechanical or technical solutions
• Maintain positive employee relations while adhering to company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping practices
• Assist the Senior Molding Maintenance Technician in managing and implementing maintenance functions
• Ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to quality systems
• Report potential food safety, quality, legality, or food defense concerns to plant management or quality personnel
• Follow all documented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed