Toolroom Changeover Technician

Essentra • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Essentra is seeking a Toolroom Changeover Technician to support its Injection Molding team. The role prepares molds and equipment for production, performs changeovers, and helps ensure injection molding operations run safely and effectively. It is a hands-on manufacturing position involving mold and equipment preparation, inspection, basic troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with production and quality teams. The technician is expected to follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how machines, molds, and tooling work together.
• Ability to use common hand tools and basic measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and communicate issues effectively.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and basic technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle molds and tooling using appropriate equipment.
• Willingness to learn injection molding processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing production priorities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in injection molding, manufacturing, toolroom operations, machine setup, or a related mechanical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold and machine changeovers according to production schedules and established procedures.
• Safely prepare injection molds and related tooling for production.
• Connect and disconnect water lines, electrical connections, hydraulics, and other mold-related equipment for testing.
• Inspect molds, tooling, and equipment and identify issues that may affect production or product quality.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and communicate tooling or equipment concerns to appropriate team members.
• Work with Process Technicians, Toolmakers, Production Supervisors, and Quality personnel to support successful production setups.
• Follow setup sheets, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the toolroom and production environment.
• Safely use hand tools, measuring equipment, lifting devices, and other tooling equipment.
• Complete required documentation related to changeovers, tooling, and production setups.
• Follow company safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to changeover efficiency, tooling reliability, safety, and production performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED