Injection Molding Technician – Setup & Processing (LA)

You will own troubleshooting and maintenance across our injection molding lines, directly supporting a production floor that ships less-lethal systems. Working under our lead technician, you will keep injection molding machines running, then cross into PLC-driven automation assembly equipment. This role combines hands-on mechanical work with electrical diagnostics, and you will coordinate with engineers and vendors to sustain uptime. You will also handle emergency repairs on plant infrastructure like air compressors and water chillers, making this a varied position for a technician who likes ownership.

You will own injection molding processes for a growing plastics manufacturer, developing and validating new procedures using Scientific Injection Molding and decoupled molding principles. You will work directly at the press, troubleshooting machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment to ensure stable, capable, and efficient production. You will join a cross-functional team of Production, Engineering, and Quality professionals and train mold setters and technicians on proper techniques. This is a hands-on, manufacturing-floor role where your daily work directly impacts quality, cycle time, and scrap reduction.

The Set-Up Technician role focuses on TPM-level maintenance and setup of injection molding equipment. This position requires strong technical expertise and experience in related processes. The ideal candidate will lead maintenance activities and support production operations.

Own production on the molding floor at a Salt Lake City plastics company, running injection molding machines to meet client deadlines. You will set up, operate, and monitor presses producing parts at scale, working within a focused shop floor team. This role centers on precision, quality control, and keeping output consistent through troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. A hands-on position for someone who takes pride in building parts right the first time.

Own injection molding process optimization and troubleshooting at Bloem, a manufacturer rethinking plastic planters at scale. You will ensure machine uptime, part quality, and cycle time targets across shifts. Collaborate with Production, Tooling, and QC teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. This role offers hands-on impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with flexible shift coverage.

Protolabs seeks a Mold Process Technician to lead injection molding operations. This role drives production excellence and innovation. Responsibilities span setup operation and quality assurance across shifts.