Molding Technician

CREATE YOUR LEGACY WITH THE LEGACY COMPANIES!! Job Description | Avondale, Pennsylvani a Department: Manufacturing / Injection Molding Shift: Third Shift Position Overview: The Molding Technician supports injection molding operations at The Legacy Companies in Avondale, PA. This position starts up, sets up, operates, and adjusts molding equipment to produce parts that meet quality and production requirements.

The technician monitors processing conditions, prepares materials, troubleshoots operating issues, and trains operators while maintaining a safe and organized work area. When assigned shift leader responsibilities, the technician also coordinates daily molding activities and communicates shift performance and concerns to management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Start up, set up, operate, and shut down injection molding machines in accordance with approved procedures and production requirements. Set up and adjust picker and servo robots and related auxiliary equipment within training and authorization limits. Monitor and adjust molding process settings within approved parameters to maintain consistent part quality and efficient operation.

Identify and troubleshoot molding defects, process variations, and equipment issues; escalate conditions requiring maintenance, engineering, or management support. Load, mix, and prepare resins for production according to material specifications and handling procedures; maintain material identification and prevent contamination.

Perform scheduled in-press mold cleaning and lubrication using approved procedures; report tooling wear, damage, or maintenance needs. Inspect molded parts against established quality requirements, document results, and identify and segregate nonconforming product. Record production quantities, scrap, downtime, process changes, and other required information accurately.

Train operators on safe machine operation, part inspection, material handling, and established work instructions. Follow safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures; use required personal protective equipment. Maintain housekeeping and communicate equipment status, quality issues, material needs, and unfinished work during shift handoffs.