Junior Technician (Manufacturing Injection Molding)

Junior Technician (Manufacturing / Injection Molding)

Portersville PA

12-Hour Rotating Shift

Build. Fix. Optimize. Repeat.

If youre the type who would rather troubleshoot a hydraulic issue than sit behind a desk this role is built for you.

Were looking for a hands-on Junior Technician to support our high-volume injection molding operation. Youll work alongside experienced technicians and engineers to keep 31 molding machines and critical production systems running at peak performance.

This is your opportunity to get your hands on advanced manufacturing equipment develop highly valuable technical skills and grow into a Lead Technician or Process Engineering role.

What Youll Work On

• Injection molding machines & auxiliary equipment
• Mold changes startups and production runs
• Hydraulic pneumatic and electrical systems
• Overhead cranes forklifts and rigging systems
• Chillers temperature control units and material conveyance

What Youll Do

• Own the floor: Drive safety quality and efficiency every shift
• Turn wrenches where it matters: Perform mold changes and machine startups
• Troubleshoot & solve problems: Diagnose equipment issues and execute repairs
• Keep production moving: Perform preventive and reactive maintenance
• Operate heavy equipment: Safely move molds using cranes and forklifts
• Improve performance: Identify root causes and drive process improvements
• Document your work: Track maintenance and activities in CMMS (Upkeep)
• Step up: Support leadership and fill in for the Lead Technician when needed

What Makes You a Fit

Youre mechanically driven safety-focused and not afraid to get your hands dirty.

You bring:

• Strong troubleshooting skills (hydraulic pneumatic electrical)
• Mechanical aptitude and a problem-solving mindset
• Experience with rigging forklifts or cranes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Bonus points if you have:

• Injection molding experience (processing or maintenance)
• Mold or die change experience
• Exposure to robotics (gantry systems) chillers or hot runner systems
• Experience using CMMS systems

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 510 years of hands-on manufacturing processing or maintenance experience (preferred)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on advanced manufacturing equipment every day
• Gain real technical skills that are highly transferable
• Be part of a team that solves problems and keeps production running
• Clear path to grow into Lead Technician or Engineering roles

What Success Looks Like

• Machines running at or better than standard cycle time
• Equipment maintained and downtime minimized
• Safety always comes first
• Strong communication during shift handoffs
• Problems solvednot passed on

About the Role

Youll report to the Process Engineering Technician and work closely with the Shift Supervisor Lead Technician Mold Change Technician and Material Handler as part of a tight-knit high-performing production team.

If youre someone who enjoys figuring out how things workand fixing them when they dontthis is your kind of role.

Requirements:

• GED or Highschool diploma
• 5-10 years of hands-on processing or maintenance experience in an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems preferred