Press Technician / Molding Press Technician

D2B Groups • Murfreesboro, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Press Technician / Molding Press Technician operates and monitors high-volume injection molding presses at a Middle Tennessee plant, supporting production schedules and maintaining product quality. The role includes loading materials, checking resin and lot specifications, inspecting parts, recording production data, and assisting mold setters during changeovers. It is described as a potential path to a Mold Setter / Process Technician role for operators who demonstrate strong performance.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience operating injection molding presses or working directly alongside them in a production environment.
• Understanding of molding fundamentals, including cycles, tooling basics, and part quality.
• Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read work instructions and setup sheets.
• Comfort working around heavy machinery and tooling.
• Ability to work on-site and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and maneuver as the job requires.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor injection molding presses according to the daily production schedule.
• Load material and verify resin and lot specifications against job requirements.
• Inspect parts for short shots, flash, sink, burns, and dimensional issues.
• Purge and transition material or color as directed.
• Accurately document production output, scrap, and downtime.
• Assist setters during mold changes by staging tooling, waterlines, clamps, and fittings under supervision.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts for material and tool handling when certified.
• Set up and verify auxiliary equipment, including dryers, loaders, temperature control units, and conveyors.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe lifting procedures.
• Keep the work area organized and 5S compliant.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to keep presses running and meet the schedule.
• Flag tooling or process issues before they cause downtime.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401(k), IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and public holidays).
• Paid holiday for the plant shutdown from Christmas to New Year’s.

What This Job Offers

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