Mold Technician

As a Mold Technician, you will be responsible for changing over the molds in the injection molding machines between production runs. Your role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and maintaining high-quality production standards.

• Train and assist associates on performing preventive maintenance assignments.
• Perform machine set up, operate machinery safely, and ensure equipment safety features are functioning properly.
• Record scrap accurately and dispose of it daily, ensuring rework is completed at the end of the day.
• Perform lock-out and tag-out (LOTO) procedures for clearing equipment faults and restoring machine energy according to established procedures.
• Inform Team Leader or Production Manager of any quality or safety issues.
• Complete paperwork and data entry accurately.
• Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining all TPM Goals, including Safety, Scrap, Customer Defects, and In-Process Defects.
• Support and participate in continual improvement projects for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS).
• Perform maintenance on equipment in specific work areas and make necessary adjustments to produce quality parts.
• Operate heavy equipment, including cranes and forklifts.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift, excluding break times.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.
• Proficiency in machine operation, mold setting, mechanical tasks, using hand tools, production control, and troubleshooting.

• Experience in mold setting, mold technician, injection molding, blow molding, and manufacturing.

Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the production of high-quality products. Our commitment to safety and quality ensures a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.

The work environment includes three shifts: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM), 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 11:00 PM), and 3rd Shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Employees must be prepared to stand for their entire shift, excluding breaks, and operate within a manufacturing setting that requires lifting and moving materials. Safety equipment and adherence to safety protocols are essential in this role.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

The pay range for this position is $36360.00 - $38480.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision - don't have full details, but standard benefits that I can try to track down if/when a candidate requests

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.