{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"140bdc3a92fe84e64107d26c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/140bdc3a92fe84e64107d26c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/140bdc3a92fe84e64107d26c","title":"Third Shift Mold Setup / Process Technician","description":"Job Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced Third Shift Mold Setup Technician / Process Technician to join our injection molding team. This position is responsible for mold changes, machine setup, process startup, troubleshooting, and maintaining efficient production of quality molded parts throughout the shift. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with injection molding equipment, mold installation, and process optimization in a manufacturing environment.\nResponsibilities\nPerform mold changes and setup of injection molding machines according to production schedules.\nInstall, connect, and verify proper operation of molds, water lines, hydraulic circuits, hot runner systems, and auxiliary equipment.\nStart-up injection molding presses and establish approved processing parameters.\nTroubleshoot molding, machine, tooling, and quality issues to minimize downtime and scrap.\nMonitor running presses and make process adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and production efficiency.\nMaintain accurate production and process documentation.\nCommunicate production status, process concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs.\nQualifications\nRequired\nExperience in injection molding, mold setup, or process technician roles.\nAbility to perform mold changes independently.\nExperience starting and troubleshooting injection molding presses.\nAbility to read and understand setup sheets, process documentation, and production schedules.\nMechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.\nAbility to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment (or willingness to be trained).\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.\nPreferred\nExperience with scientific molding principles.\nFamiliarity with hydraulic, electric, and hybrid injection molding machines.\nExperience with hot runner systems and automation equipment.\nPrevious experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.\nPay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) 3% Match\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Ames Industries","rawCompany":"ames industries","city":"Hershey","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:37:43.228Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4072.00","title":"Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"molding-coremaking-and-casting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"49-9041.00","title":"Industrial Machinery Mechanics","slug":"industrial-machinery-mechanics"}],"industries":[{"code":"333511","title":"Industrial Mold Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-mold-manufacturing"},{"code":"326199","title":"All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-plastics-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Third Shift Mold Setup / Process Technician","description":"Job Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced Third Shift Mold Setup Technician / Process Technician to join our injection molding team. This position is responsible for mold changes, machine setup, process startup, troubleshooting, and maintaining efficient production of quality molded parts throughout the shift. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with injection molding equipment, mold installation, and process optimization in a manufacturing environment.\nResponsibilities\nPerform mold changes and setup of injection molding machines according to production schedules.\nInstall, connect, and verify proper operation of molds, water lines, hydraulic circuits, hot runner systems, and auxiliary equipment.\nStart-up injection molding presses and establish approved processing parameters.\nTroubleshoot molding, machine, tooling, and quality issues to minimize downtime and scrap.\nMonitor running presses and make process adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and production efficiency.\nMaintain accurate production and process documentation.\nCommunicate production status, process concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs.\nQualifications\nRequired\nExperience in injection molding, mold setup, or process technician roles.\nAbility to perform mold changes independently.\nExperience starting and troubleshooting injection molding presses.\nAbility to read and understand setup sheets, process documentation, and production schedules.\nMechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.\nAbility to safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment (or willingness to be trained).\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.\nPreferred\nExperience with scientific molding principles.\nFamiliarity with hydraulic, electric, and hybrid injection molding machines.\nExperience with hot runner systems and automation equipment.\nPrevious experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.\nPay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) 3% Match\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-23T15:37:43.228Z","dateModified":"2026-07-23T15:37:43.228Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ames Industries","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hershey","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"140bdc3a92fe84e64107d26c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/140bdc3a92fe84e64107d26c"}}