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Injection Molding Technician

Lavelle Industries Inc
  • whitewater, WI
    25 days ago

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    Join our team! We are currently seeking dedicated Injection Injection Molding Technician to join our manufacturing team in Whitewater, WI. This role is critical to supporting press operations by performing efficient and accurate mold changeovers while ensuring quality production in a clean, safe, and lean manufacturing environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Prioritize tasks with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
    • Perform mold installations into plastic injection equipment following proper setup procedures.
    • Verify and install all correct nozzles, hoses, and connections for each tool.
    • Load appropriate machine programs and make first-article parts.
    • Conduct visual and dimensional checks to ensure parts meet quality standards.
    • Clean tools and equipment regularly; uphold 5S and TPM housekeeping standards.
    • Use crane systems safely for mold handling and setup.
    • Operate injection molding machines, including basic press functions (e.g., mold open/close, purging).
    • Execute minor adjustments to auxiliary equipment and assist with resin changes.
    • Document quality data and maintain records as required.
    • Support other production areas by working as a press operator or assembler when needed.
    • Proactively plan and prepare for daily mold changes and shift workload.

    Qualifications:

    • 1-2 years of experience with injection mold set-up and changeover
    • High School Diploma or GED required.
    • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
    • Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for the duration of the shift.
    • Understanding of injection molding machines and basic tooling components (fittings, torque wrenches, fasteners, etc.).
    • Strong attention to detail with a team-first, safety-conscious mindset.

    Why Join Us?

    • Team-oriented, growth-driven environment
    • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
    • Opportunities for cross-training and skill development

    Shift Information:

    • 1st shift: 7am - 3pm

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

    Numbers & Facts

    Locationwhitewater, WI
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1912
    Websitehttp://www.lavelle.com

    About Company

    About Us

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    Lavelle Headquarters

    For over 100 years, Lavelle has taken a leading role as a rubber and plastics manufacturer. We manufacture high-quality rubber and plastic products and assemblies that go into items such as plumbing products, water softeners, food manufacturing equipment, electronics, health care products, toilets and tank trim, boilers, HVAC equipment, transportation equipment and pump systems. Our customers count on us because we offer:

    • A large selection of rubber, plastic and specialty material formulations to choose from, including certified elastomers that meet highly specialized performance requirements
    • On-site chemists who can formulate a custom material if none of our more than 2,000 active formulations meet your needs
    • Extensive product design engineering, tooling and manufacturing expertise that let us create precision molded products and assemblies
    • Continually improving lean manufacturing processes that enable us to minimize waste and costs
    • Processes that quickly move parts from conception to completion
    • An array of manufacturing services, including injection and conventional rubber molding; plastic molding; lathe cutting, die cutting and finishing services; and assembly and packaging operations

    A History of Innovation

    Since starting operations in 1912, we’ve continued to evolve into the strong, innovative manufacturing company that we are today. In 1954, we designed the first toilet flapper and this technology is still being used today. We have continued to be an engineering leader for our customers, designing products and solving problems. We accomplish this, not only from part design, but also material development, to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. As we grow, we continue to invest in our equipment; we have new mixing equipment, new measuring equipment, refurbished and new presses. All to give our customers the best service and innovation a rubber and plastic manufacturing company has to offer.

    Skills

    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Injection Moldingunmatched
    • Injectionsunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Resinunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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