Set Up Technician - Injection Mold Operator

Emerge

Rochester, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$27 Per Hour
SKILLS
Best Practices, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Molding Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Resin, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Rochester, NY
POSTED
3 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Set-Up Technician to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing injection molding equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week
Location: Rochester, NY

Responsibilities
  • Set up and pull injection molds from presses ranging from 50 to 1,000 tons.
  • Load, adjust, and optimize machine parameters to meet production requirements.
  • Connect, test, and monitor mold cooling systems.
  • Troubleshoot machine malfunctions, process issues, and equipment performance concerns.
  • Identify molding defects and make process adjustments to improve product quality.
  • Diagnose and correct out-of-tolerance conditions.
  • Perform mold changes safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.
  • Maintain production standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
  • Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and manufacturing best practices.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2 years of injection molding setup experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Understanding of mold types, resin materials, and processing methods.
  • Ability to read and adjust machine parameters to optimize production.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Must provide own tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the following equipment is preferred:
  • Toyo
  • Toshiba
  • Cincinnati
  • FCS
  • Sumitomo
Experience with Procrea software is a plus.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Consistent full-time schedule
  • Opportunity to work with advanced molding equipment
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • #IND3

About the Company

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Emerge

Emerge extends sales, marketing, and business management teams for enterprise corporations. We put exceptional people, processes, and systems into action to help our clients achieve their business goals.

We are a collection of people who care deeply about our clients, family, friends and co-workers. Working together to solve our clients’ Staffing and Managed Services needs is what drives us to work in the morning, powers us through hectic travel and keeps the wide smiles on our faces every day.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other