Mold Technician- 18/hr+Benefits, Start ASAP

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Description

The Mold Technician sets up, installs, and changes molds to support efficient production while maintaining high product quality. This role performs mold changeovers, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting on injection molding equipment, ensuring machines run safely and reliably throughout each shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install molds on injection molding equipment according to production schedules and job specifications.
• Perform mold changeovers, ensuring proper alignment, secure connections, and accurate machine setup for each job.
• Inspect molds for damage, wear, defects, or other issues that could impact product quality or machine performance.
• Clean and lubricate molds and tooling on a regular basis to support reliable operation and extend equipment life.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on molds and related tooling in accordance with established procedures.
• Troubleshoot molding issues and make appropriate adjustments to maintain consistent production and product quality.
• Monitor molding equipment during production to identify mechanical problems or quality concerns and respond promptly.
• Assist with startup procedures for injection molding equipment to ensure safe and efficient ramp-up of production.
• Support shutdown procedures for injection molding equipment, including safe removal and storage of molds and tooling.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to communicate equipment issues and support continuous improvement.
• Follow all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures while using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating production or manufacturing machinery.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing or mechanical environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with mechanical systems and components.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate mold setup and consistent product quality.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic molding or mechanical issues during production.
• Reliability and good attendance to support consistent production schedules.
• Capability to follow written and verbal instructions, including job specifications and setup procedures.
• Comfort working in a general labor and production environment, including standing for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting, especially involving molding or plastics processing, is beneficial.
• Experience in assembly or production work using hand and power tools is an advantage.
• Experience with preventive maintenance tasks on molds, tooling, or production equipment is helpful.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, procedures, and production processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values dependable team members, practical mechanical skills, and continuous learning. The organization offers the opportunity to work hands-on with industrial equipment, develop technical abilities in molding and maintenance, and contribute directly to consistent, high-quality manufacturing. You will work alongside a supportive team that emphasizes safety, reliability, and steady growth in skills and responsibilities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and production facility that uses injection molding equipment and related machinery. Work involves frequent use of hand tools and power tools, as well as regular interaction with molds, tooling, and mechanical components. The position requires standing, moving between machines, and handling equipment throughout the shift. Team members follow established safety procedures and standard operating practices while working around active machinery in a structured production environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blue Ash, OH.

The pay range for this position is $18.54 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blue Ash, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Blue Ash,OH.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.