Injection Molding Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced  Injection Molding Technician to support mold setups, machine startups, process adjustments, and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment are installed, configured, and operating efficiently to meet production goals.

Location: Union City, CA

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience /shift

Available Schedules:

1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (+$1.00/hr)

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (+$2.00/hr)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mold installations, machine setups, startups, and changeovers.
• Operate injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment while ensuring all hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and water connections are properly configured.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, assist with mold sampling and validation activities, and support continuous production improvements.
• Complete setup documentation, production records, and process data accurately while communicating important information between shifts.
• Handle raw materials, perform basic preventative maintenance, and ensure molds are cleaned, tagged, and stored according to company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while supporting production, engineering, and quality teams as needed.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Injection Molding Technician, Process Technician, Mold Setup Technician, or similar manufacturing role.
• Experience performing mold changeovers, machine setups, and process startups in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot molding equipment and related systems.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and water systems used in injection molding operations.
• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.

Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.

Company Description

Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.