Molding Technician

Molding Technician

A global manufacturer of precision plastic components for the consumer products industry is hiring experienced Molding Technicians at its KCMO facility. There are multiple openings across 2nd and 3rd shift. This is a stable, full-time opportunity with a well-established company that has been supplying major consumer brands for decades. If you know injection molding inside and out mold changeovers, setup, auxiliary equipment this is the kind of company where skilled technicians build long careers.

$27-$35/hour based on experience, plus differentials.

Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO/Holidays

Opportunities for skill development

2nd & 3rd shifts open, includes pay differentials

Execute scheduled mold changeovers: pull and set injection molds using an overhead crane, prepare tooling for the next production run, and confirm setup before startup

Set up all auxiliary equipment associated with each production run robots, heater boxes, cooling systems, valve gate systems to achieve standard operating efficiency

Perform color and order changes, including all required line clearance activities, according to the daily production schedule

Complete daily PM checklists on assigned machines and perform simple maintenance and processing adjustments to maintain uptime

Inspect molded parts visually throughout the shift to verify quality standards are met before parts move downstream

Assist in training newer team members within the assigned production area

Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping in assigned area; assist with material scanning and movement as needed

Follow all LOTO procedures and safety regulations without exception

High school diploma or GED required

Demonstrated hands-on experience with injection mold changeovers setting and pulling molds is required

Overhead crane operation required (certification preferred or must be certifiable)

Working knowledge of injection molding machines: operation, setup, and basic maintenance

Familiarity with auxiliary equipment: robots, cooling systems, valve gate systems, heater boxes

Understanding of plastic materials and basic hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical systems

Forklift operation experience (preferred)

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally; regularly lifts up to 58 lbs

Ability to stand and walk for a full shift in a manufacturing environment

Must be available for 2nd or 3rd shift; 1st shift opening also available