Molding Technician I

the LEGO Group•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Molding Technician I role is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of molding equipment to ensure high-quality production. This position involves dismantling, cleaning, assembling, and setting up molding tools, performing mold changes, and preparing machines for production runs. The technician will troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues, monitor key production parameters like cycle times and part quality, and support operators with process-related questions. Maintaining mold cleanliness and readiness is crucial. The role requires collaboration with production and mold maintenance teams to minimize downtime and may involve performing operator and changeover technician duties to ensure production continuity. Additionally, the technician will provide basic training to operators, interns, and trainees, follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols, and apply Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles. Support for general production activities and willingness to travel for training are also part of the role.

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
Exposure to injection molding machine interfaces (e.g., Arburg, Engel, or similar)
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)

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