Job Description
Job Overview:
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Mold Technicians to support injection molding operations at a manufacturing facility in Reading, MA. These positions will support the overall performance, reliability, and efficiency of the Molding Department. Depending on experience and background, responsibilities will include injection molding process setup and optimization, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining and repairing injection molding equipment.
The ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience in an injection molding manufacturing environment, with the ability to independently troubleshoot problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and support consistent production operations. Candidates may specialize in injection molding process development and optimization or equipment maintenance and repair.
Key Responsibilities
Set up molds and injection molding machines for production.
Establish, monitor, and adjust injection molding processing parameters.
Start production jobs and troubleshoot molding defects, material issues, and process-related problems.
Optimize molding processes to improve product quality, reduce scrap, and improve cycle times.
Assist with debugging and qualification of molds.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines and related production equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Perform hands-on equipment repairs to minimize downtime and maintain production reliability.
Troubleshoot and maintain robots, laser systems, auxiliary equipment, and other molding-related machinery.
Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
Maintain accurate documentation of production processes, equipment repairs, and maintenance activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and safe, efficient operation of the Molding Department.
Qualifications
5+ years of injection molding manufacturing experience preferred.
8+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred for equipment maintenance candidates.
Strong hands-on knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, and related production equipment.
Experience setting up, processing, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding operations.
Experience diagnosing and correcting molding defects and process-related issues.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Familiarity with engineering resins such as PC, ABS, PBT, PMMA, POM, or similar materials.
Experience with robots, auxiliary equipment, and industrial machinery is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
Important Candidate Considerations
We are looking for candidates with direct, hands-on experience supporting injection molding operations. There are two distinct areas of focus within the department:
Mold Process Technician: Candidates must have strong injection molding process experience, including mold setup, machine startup, parameter adjustments, troubleshooting molding defects, and process optimization. This is not a general machine maintenance position.
Mold Maintenance Technician: Candidates must have strong industrial maintenance experience, specifically troubleshooting and repairing injection molding machines and supporting equipment. Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is important.
