Injection Molding Operator

LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ IS LOOKING FOR A SHARP MOLD SETUP TECHNICIANNEED TO HAVE PLASTICS AND MOLD SETUP EXPERIENCE.SHIFT1ST SHIFT MON-FRI 6AM-230PMPAY IS BETWEEN $25-$32 HOURLYMold Setup TechnicianPosition SummaryThe Mold Setup Technician is responsible for preparing, assembling, maintaining, and changing molds used in SBM/EBM production equipment. This position ensures tooling is production-ready for scheduled setups while maintaining safety, efficiency, housekeeping, and GMP standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform mold assembly, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.Complete mold changeovers and prepare all tooling/components required for scheduled setups.Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on molds and tooling.Inspect tooling for wear, damage, or potential production issues.Identify required tooling using setup sheets and Engineering numbers.Perform extrusion head teardowns and reassembly.Sandblast extrusion molds and tooling components when required.Maintain inventory of mold spare parts and tooling components.Ship and receive molds, ensuring all required components are included and inspected.Train new employees on mold assembly and related setup techniques.Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and GMP-compliant work area.Follow daily direction from department leadership.Perform additional duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum 2 years of experience as an SBM/EBM Mold Setup Technician.Must be capable of independently completing mold changeovers on at least three machine platforms.Experience with SBM/EBM molds, extrusion heads, and tooling components.Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math/measuring skills.Ability to identify molds, tooling, and conversion components by Engineering number.Ability to follow setup sheets and written/verbal instructions.Must provide own tools and toolbox.Ability to train and assist other mold setup employees.Physical & Work RequirementsMust be capable of moving/sliding molds weighing over 50 lbs. onto carts, tables, and machine surfaces.Must be available for weekday and weekend overtime as required.Comfortable working in a hot and humid mold shop environment.Must wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, gloves, and heat-resistant sleeves.Must follow all cGMP requirements, including hair/beard restraints and jewelry restrictions.