Molding Technician

Job Description

Job Description

**Molding Technician

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**Night Shift | 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 2-2-3 Schedule

**Shift Differential: $1.50/hour

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**Join a team that makes parts that matter.

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Airspeed is hiring a Molding Technician for our night shift team. This role is more than a traditional molding position. It is a hands-on manufacturing role at the center of molding, automation, and front-line equipment support.

Our Molding Technicians help keep highly automated production cells running safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. This is a strong fit for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, focused, and ready to keep learning. If you want a role where you can build technical skills and grow into deeper knowledge of automation, processing, and maintenance, this is a good opportunity.

Airspeed manufactures precision components used in conducted energy devices, along with other complex components that require consistent quality and reliable process control.

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**Why join Airspeed?

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We offer a strong benefits package and a schedule that gives you built-in time off.

Benefits and perks include:

• **100% employer-paid insurance premiums for Team Members

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• Vacation

• 401(k)

• $1.50/hour night shift differential

• 2-2-3 schedule

• Opportunity to grow your technical skills in molding, automation, and maintenance

• Stable, full-time role in an advanced manufacturing environment

Schedule

• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• 2-2-3 rotating schedule

• Built-in every-other-weekend time off

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**Position Summary

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The Molding Technician supports production by helping keep molding and automated work cells operating safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. This role is responsible for front-line troubleshooting, equipment monitoring, startup support, minor adjustments, and helping identify issues before they become bigger problems.

This is not a role for someone who only wants to watch a machine run. It is a role for someone who wants to be actively involved in how the process performs. The right person will be dependable, mechanically capable, attentive to detail, and interested in continuing to grow technically over time.

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**What you will do

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• Support the day-to-day operation of molding and automated production equipment

• Monitor machines and work cells for performance, quality, and downtime issues

• Help with equipment startups, changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting

• Serve as a front-line resource for minor automation and equipment issues

• Identify problems early and escalate larger issues when needed

• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to keep production on track

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Follow work instructions, process requirements, and quality standards

• Document production or process checks as required

• Support continuous improvement and look for ways to improve uptime, quality, and efficiency

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**What we are looking for

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• Dependable and reliable attendance

• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working around machines and equipment

• Focused, observant, and able to stay engaged in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Willing to troubleshoot, learn, and take ownership

• Able to follow process discipline and safety requirements

• Comfortable working night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Interested in growing into a more technical manufacturing role over time

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**Preferred background

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• Experience in manufacturing, molding, machine operation, automation, maintenance, or a related hands-on industrial environment

• Experience troubleshooting equipment issues in a production setting

• Exposure to plastics, automation, robotics, or industrial maintenance is a plus

• Technical training, trade school coursework, or a desire to continue education in a manufacturing or industrial field is strongly valued

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**Education

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• High school diploma or GED required

• Technical training or continued education in manufacturing, maintenance, mechatronics, automation, or a related field is a plus

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**Physical and work environment requirements

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• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift, move, or handle materials and components as needed

• Ability to work around production equipment in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work safely and follow all plant safety requirements

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**Why this role stands out

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This position offers the chance to build a career, not just hold a job. You will be part of a manufacturing team that values reliability, quality, and hands-on technical growth. This role gives you exposure not only to molding, but also to automation and front-line maintenance support, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to expand their skills and advance.

You should be proficient in:

• Injection Molding Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine (Haitian, Engel)
• Industrial Controls (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Vision System
• Industrial Robot