Injection Molding Technician

We are seeking an Injection Molding Technician responsible for machine setup, processing, troubleshooting, mold changes, quality verification, and maintaining efficient production performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring production uptime, product quality, safety, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a high-performance culture where ownership and continuous improvement are expected.\

• Set up and start injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Perform mold changes and adjust tooling and machine settings
• Troubleshoot machine, process, and product defects
• Monitor cycle times, scrap rates, and overall machine performance
• Optimize processes for efficiency and product quality
• Perform basic and preventive maintenance tasks
• Conduct first-piece inspections and ensure quality standards
• Document production metrics, downtime, and process settings
• Maintain a clean, safe, GMP-compliant workspace
• Work closely with operators, production, quality, and maintenance teams
• Train operators and respond quickly to minimize downtime
• Continuously check machines and adjust settings throughout shifts based on environmental factors and performance

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

• 2+ years of injection molding and/or extrusion processing experience
• Experience with mold setup, mold changes, and machine parameter adjustments
• Strong understanding of plastics processing and molding parameters (pressure settings, feed rates, etc.)
• Proven troubleshooting ability (machine issues, process issues, quality defects such as flashing)
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on tool usage (wrenches, gears, lubrication, basic maintenance)
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production/maintenance documentation
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

• Relevant technical certifications
• Experience with auxiliary equipment (grinders, conveyors, material flow systems)
• Preventive maintenance experience
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement exposure
• Forklift experience
• Food-safe or CPG manufacturing background

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.