Set-up Technician (Injection Molding) - PSC41126

Set-up Technician (Injection Molding) - PSC41126

Compensation: $20–$40 per hour

Industry: Plastics Manufacturing | Injection Molding

Location: Pennsylvania

Schedule/Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Position Summary:

Plastic Staffing is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician for an established, growing plastics manufacturer.

This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with at least 3–5 years of injection mold setup experience and a strong understanding of molding machines, automation, resins, and auxiliary equipment. The selected candidate will be responsible for mold changeovers, machine startups, process troubleshooting, and maintaining consistent production quality.

The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Perform injection mold installations, changeovers, startups, troubleshooting, and removals.
• Set up and adjust injection molding machines, robots, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain stable molding processes and troubleshoot machine, mold, and material-related issues.
• Inspect startup and production parts against established quality guidelines and complete process validation.
• Establish and maintain process control plans according to customer requirements.
• Document mold setups, process parameters, and production information in the manufacturing system.
• Handle and store molding materials properly.
• Identify tooling, equipment, and accessory needs and recommend replacements or purchases.
• Train production operators on proper equipment operation and process requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on plastic injection mold setup experience.
• Proven experience with mold installation, machine startups, processing, troubleshooting, and mold removal.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machinery, automation, molds, and plastic resins.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes and hoists to maneuver tooling weighing up to approximately 15,000 lbs.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and other physical manufacturing duties.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule.
• Must successfully meet the employer's required drug-testing criteria.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Experience with robots, dryers, hopper loaders, chillers, material silos, and parts separators.
• Familiarity with hot stamping, ultrasonic welding, and production control systems.
• Experience with multimeters, gauges, scales, hand tools, power tools, gantries, and hoists.
• Hydraulic and water hose fabrication or assembly experience.
• ERP/MRP manufacturing software experience.
• Valid forklift operator's license.
• Plastics Technologist Certification or an associate degree in Plastics Technology.

• $25–$45 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer Safe Harbor match.
• Eligibility for annual attendance/holiday bonus.
• Optional life insurance.
• Fitness center and wellness center membership discounts.
• Career advancement and promote-from-within opportunities.

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Confidential Application

This is a confidential search being conducted by Plastic Staffing on behalf of an established manufacturing client. Client identity will be disclosed only as authorized during the recruitment process.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through PlasticStaffing.com or contact the recruiter directly.

Maria Abelardo, Recruiting Director
Plastic Staffing | A Division of National Search Group, Inc.
Direct: (754) 241-9507
Email: [email protected]

Plastic Staffing is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.