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Injection Mold Process Technician

United States, Research Triangle Park 21.00 - 25.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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Injection Mold Process Technician position for a Medical Device Company. 12-month contract, 1st shift, 40 hours per week. Entry Level role in the Industrial category. Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform and direct the mold and material changeovers
  • Develop new mold processes for prototypes and production molds
  • Assure that mold setup, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
  • Ensure new job start-ups are correct, making any necessary adjustments
  • Work with molding personnel to ensure molded parts meet expected requirements, and adjust if necessary
  • Troubleshoot processing problems and work through issues
  • Verify process parameters and implement changes
  • Inspecting parts to ensure they meet specifics
  • Stop mold samplings to correct any quality issues that may arise
  • Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department
  • Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
  • Comply with all safety, quality, and work rules and regulations
  • Other duties may be assigned as necessary
  • The candidate will be responsible for the initial mold start-up and processing of prototypes and occasional production molds
  • The candidate will hang and sample new molds and dry multiple materials as needed, they will make inputs for additional mold modifications
  • The will have the ability to debug and create mold processes with multiple injection materials from PP to PC’s
  • Operate and inspect new injection molding parts to our customer’s requirements
  • Conduct minor maintenance activities on assigned presses and molds as needed to keep equipment running and maintained
  • Have a thorough knowledge of the injection raw materials, process requirements, and product quality specifications to create process sheets
  • Keep machinery, work area, and floors neat and orderly and comply with Client safety standards
  • Able to perform thorough product inspections and make appropriate decisions relative to product quality requirements

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience in a similar type of position working in the Plastics Industry
  • injection molding processes
  • 2-5 years of previous injection molding process experience
  • Proficient skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic
  • Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in Injection Molding
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • candidate needs to be very detail-oriented
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy
  • Must be able to work effectively in a team with limited supervision for completion
  • Must be familiar with relevant controlled documents (Work Instructions, Excel, Word software, and other required Forms, etc.)
  • Must understand preventative maintenance task lists, and equipment manuals that pertain to the operation of all equipment in the TTL area

Nice to have

  • High School diploma is preferred
  • College degree beneficial but not necessary
  • RJG or Paulson Injection training is preferred
  • Possibly consider any previous on-the-job training
  • Prefer 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably injection molding presses (both electric & hydraulic)

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