Plastic Injection Molding Technician

Join a Team That's Growing

At Onward Manufacturing, we're expanding our plastics operation to meet increasing customer demand. We're looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping others succeed.

This is more than a machine setup position. You'll serve as a technical leader on the production floor, working closely with operators and supervisors to maximize uptime, improve quality, and ensure our customers receive world-class products.

What You'll Do

As a Plastic Injection Molding Technician, you will be responsible for the technical performance of our injection molding operation by:

• Setting up and processing plastic injection molding machines.
• Performing mold changes and insert changes safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshooting molding, machine, material, and quality issues to minimize downtime.
• Optimizing machine performance and cycle efficiency.
• Directing and supporting machine operators throughout the shift.
• Monitoring product quality and making process adjustments as needed.
• Handling production documentation and shift-to-shift communication.
• Assisting with material handling and production scheduling priorities.
• Promoting a clean, organized, and safe work environment through 6S principles.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping implement solutions.

What Success Looks Like

• Become proficient with all molding equipment, molds, materials, and products.
• Significantly reduce machine downtime through effective troubleshooting.
• Build strong working relationships with operators and fellow technicians.
• Demonstrate leadership by coaching others and maintaining a positive team environment.
• Be capable of independently supporting and leading a shift while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 4 years of plastic injection molding experience.
• Strong knowledge of plastic materials and molding processes.
• Experience performing mold and insert changes.
• Mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve processing and machine issues quickly.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or directing production teams.
• Manufacturing maintenance or mechanical repair background.
• Continuous improvement or Lean/6S experience.

The Right Candidate Will...

• Take ownership of problems and solve them.
• Stay productive and look for ways to improve the department.
• Lead by example through professionalism and teamwork.
• Maintain high standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Can balance multiple priorities without losing focus.
• Bring a positive attitude and help create an environment where others succeed.

Why Join Onward Manufacturing?

• Stable, growing manufacturing company with a long history of success.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in an expanding plastics operation.
• Work with modern injection molding equipment and experienced manufacturing professionals.
• Pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.
• Opportunities to grow your technical skills and advance your career.

If you're an experienced injection molding professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, leading by example, and continuously improving manufacturing processes, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you independently set up and started plastic injection molding machines?
• Have you performed mold changes without direct supervision?
• Have you personally troubleshot molding defects by adjusting machine processing parameters?
• Have you directed, trained, or led production operators during your shift?
• When a machine goes down, what is typically your role?
• Have you adjusted processing parameters to correct defects such as flash, short shots, sinks, burns, or splay?
• This position requires responding to multiple machine issues while maintaining quality and production priorities. Are you comfortable working in this type of fast-paced environment?

Experience:

• hands-on plastic injection molding: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $27