Injection Molding Operator

LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ IS LOOKING FOR A SHARP MOLD SETUP TECHNICIAN

NEED TO HAVE PLASTICS AND MOLD SETUP EXPERIENCE.

SHIFT

1ST SHIFT MON-FRI 6AM-230PM

PAY IS BETWEEN $25-$32 HOURLY

Mold Setup Technician

Position Summary

The Mold Setup Technician is responsible for preparing, assembling, maintaining, and changing molds used in SBM/EBM production equipment . This position ensures tooling is production-ready for scheduled setups while maintaining safety, efficiency, housekeeping, and GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mold assembly, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance .
• Complete mold changeovers and prepare all tooling/components required for scheduled setups.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on molds and tooling.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, or potential production issues.
• Identify required tooling using setup sheets and Engineering numbers.
• Perform extrusion head teardowns and reassembly .
• Sandblast extrusion molds and tooling components when required.
• Maintain inventory of mold spare parts and tooling components.
• Ship and receive molds, ensuring all required components are included and inspected.
• Train new employees on mold assembly and related setup techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and GMP-compliant work area.
• Follow daily direction from department leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an SBM/EBM Mold Setup Technician .
• Must be capable of independently completing mold changeovers on at least three machine platforms .
• Experience with SBM/EBM molds, extrusion heads, and tooling components .
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math/measuring skills.
• Ability to identify molds, tooling, and conversion components by Engineering number.
• Ability to follow setup sheets and written/verbal instructions.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox .
• Ability to train and assist other mold setup employees.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Must be capable of moving/sliding molds weighing over 50 lbs. onto carts, tables, and machine surfaces.
• Must be available for weekday and weekend overtime as required.
• Comfortable working in a hot and humid mold shop environment .
• Must wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, and heat-resistant sleeves .
• Must follow all cGMP requirements , including hair/beard restraints and jewelry restrictions.