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Mold Technician - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary to 62k/year - Gardner, MA
- Our client, a growing plastics manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Mold Technician to join their production team in Gardner, MA. This is a hands-on role responsible for supporting injection molding operations, troubleshooting equipment issues, performing machine adjustments, and maintaining efficient production performance while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper operation and production efficiency
- Troubleshoot molding and equipment issues by identifying root causes, making minor repairs, and cleaning molds, platens, and related equipment as needed
- Adjust machine controls, processing parameters, and equipment settings to maintain product quality and optimal machine performance
- Perform machine startups, shutdowns, and changeovers as required to meet production schedules
- Complete preventive maintenance activities on molding equipment and related systems
- Restore machines and equipment to operational condition in a timely manner to minimize downtime
- Follow and support all safety procedures, quality standards, and manufacturing best practices
- Prepare and submit maintenance work orders as needed
- Collaborate with supervisors, production personnel, and maintenance teams regarding production needs and operational concerns
- Maintain accurate documentation related to machine performance, maintenance activities, and production issues
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with injection molding machines
- Knowledge of basic injection molding processing and machine operation
- Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and perform minor mechanical repairs
- Ability to work onsite on 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 54k - 62k/year range (paid hourly)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k
- PTO and paid holidays
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