Injection Molding Process Technician

**Job Title: Injection Molding Process Technician**

**Job Description**

The Injection Molding Process Technician will support the manufacturing operations by safely setting up and processing injection molding machines. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the use and function of molding equipment, including dryers, blenders, and other related tools. The technician will also be responsible for reading and interpreting parts prints and drawings, performing machine changeovers, and conducting routine preventative maintenance.

**Responsibilities**

+ Set up and process injection molding machines safely.

+ Understand and operate molding equipment such as dryers and blenders.

+ Read and interpret parts prints and drawings accurately.

+ Perform machine changeovers and routine preventative maintenance.

+ Utilize measuring devices like calipers and height gauges.

+ Set up and start tooling in injection machines efficiently.

+ Load correct process and make necessary adjustments.

+ Perform general maintenance on injection molding and tooling.

+ Fill out changeover check sheets and other applicable paperwork.

+ Communicate and assist quality control in solving root cause problems.

**Essential Skills**

+ 3+ years of experience in injection or blow molding.

+ Proficiency in injection mold machine operating and tooling.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance.

+ Familiarity with mechanical, mold, production, and plastic maintenance repair.

+ Experience with plastics injection molding, blow molding, and PVC.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Preferred experience with calipers, electrical meters, pressure reading devices, and temperature gauges.

+ Ability to work closely with the maintenance team.

**Why Work Here?**

This company offers significant room for growth as it rapidly expands through acquisitions. Employees benefit from comprehensive insurance packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as HSA and FSA options. Life insurance, a 401k match, vacation and sick leave, and tuition assistance are also provided, ensuring a supportive and rewarding work environment.

**Work Environment**

The work environment requires wearing jeans or work pants, work shirts, hearing protection, and steel toe boots. Employees will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level on the production floor is above 85db, necessitating hearing protection at all times. Temperature conditions can vary, with winter lows around 50 degrees Fahrenheit and summer highs exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Collierville, Tennessee.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Collierville,TN.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.