Plastics Mold Technician 7am-7pm

As of May 2026 our Indianapolis plant is now fully-climate controlled to ensure a comfortable working environment year-round.

Responsibilities:

• Read production schedules and product specifications. Performs initial setup on all molding machines including resin changes and mold insert/tag changes according to schedule requirements.
• Start machines by setting controls according to design configuration and process sheets.
• Performs first good part procedure.
• Keeps all tooling clean and organized and notifies supervisor of any damage.
• Stops equipment and clears jams.
• Helps train new machine operators.
• Observes and listens to detect common equipment malfunction and takes corrective action (E.G. perform minor repair or adjustment contacts supervisor) Troubleshoots hydraulic pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Records all data such as weight color material type insert/tag machine cycle time pressure and temperature on process sheets and set-up sheets.
• Keeps machine area clean and organized.
• Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for operation of equipment within the department.
• Ensures that all non-conforming parts are identified isolated quarantined and that hold tickets are issued. Participates in corrective action for all held products.
• Keeps all material and product handling equipment clean and assures that all work stations are clean and organized.
• Relieves personnel for breaks as required.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment; preferably a packaging or injection molding environment.
• Embraces continuous improvement.