Molding Technician- 2nd Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install injection molds into molding machines.


• Verify that all set-up conditions are met according to the set-up checklist


• Verify that material is ready for production use (e.g. – drying conditions)


• Obtain correct material from dyers or staging areas


• Process material according to manufacturer’s specifications or guidelines


• Cycle molds to establish correct processing parameters


• Troubleshoot molding problems to maintain part quality and cycle integrity


• Interact with tooling and engineering for mold and/or part corrections


• Assure all safety devices are operating properly


• Properly tag mold pending condition as needed


• Return molds to tooling area and put away as needed


• Assist maintenance technicians with equipment troubleshooting


• Verify order quantities and machine center schedule


• Operate presses as needed


• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Must have good written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to use basic hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, etc.) as required


• Self-starter with minimal supervision necessary


• Experience with medical devices and cleanroom environments desired


• Three (3) years as a mold set-up technician is strongly preferred


• Knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 & 9001:2015 and Good Documentation Practices preferred


• General computer proficiency


• Knowledge of Paulsons Injection Molding practices is preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, and sit for extended periods of time.