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Plastic Injection Molding Set Up Technician- 3rd Shift

Sussex IM
Sussex, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF VERIFIED WORK EXPERIENCE WITH PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING**

Sussex IM has a great workplace culture, comprehensive benefit package and competitive wage rates!

Sussex IM is looking for Set Up/Injection Molding Techs for 3rd shift.

3rd shift - 11:00pm-7:30am

Primary Duties

  • Sets up molds.
  • Sets machine controls to regulate clamping pressure and speeds.
  • Cleans entire machine and washes floor around machine for safety and 5S purposes.
  • Cycles-in machine and examines samples parts for defects such as flash, sinks, shorts, splay, cracks and closed holds.
  • Adjusts machine set up to eliminate defects.
  • Arranges work area and assists in the set up of auxiliary equipment as required.
  • Verifies that all molding parameters such as pressures, timers, water temperatures and machine heats are properly set.
  • Removes molds from press after completion of run.
  • Maintains a safe working environment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in plastic injection molding.
  • Good attendance and punctuality.
  • Experience with hanging molds with forklift preferred.
  • Ability to lift 75lbs to shoulder height.

Sussex IM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What resins have you worked with?
  • What tonnage ranges have you worked with?
  • What brands of injection molding machines have you set up?
  • Are you aware that this is a 3rd shift opening (11:00PM - 7:30AM)?

Experience:

  • Plastics injection molding: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $32

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