Injection Mold Technician

Job Title: Injection Mold Technician

Job Description

The Injection Mold Technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on plastic injection molds, ensuring reliable operation and high-quality molded parts. This role focuses on troubleshooting mold and tooling issues, replacing mold components, and operating toolroom equipment to support a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) and corrective repairs on plastic injection molds to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

• Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.

• Disassemble injection molds, inspect components for wear or damage, and reassemble molds to production-ready condition.

• Replace mold components such as pins, cores, inserts, and slides with precision and adherence to specifications.

• Operate mills, lathes, grinders, and other toolroom equipment safely and accurately to repair and modify mold components.

• Conduct detailed mold inspections, document findings, and record all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference.

• Collaborate with process technicians and production teams to support plastics injection molding operations and improve mold performance.

• Follow established maintenance procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards throughout all mold repair and inspection tasks.

Essential Skills

• 23+ years of hands-on experience in injection mold maintenance and repair.

• Proven ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble injection molds accurately and efficiently.

• Strong knowledge of injection molded plastic parts and injection mold construction and function.

• Experience working with molding and injection molding processes in a plastics manufacturing environment.

• Ability to troubleshoot mold and tooling issues and apply practical solutions.

• Proficiency in operating mills, lathes, grinders, and related toolroom equipment.

• Solid understanding of plastics materials and plastics processing principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in process technology related to plastics injection molding.

• Experience in plastic molding and broader plastics manufacturing operations.

• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills for recording mold inspections and repairs.

• Ability to work effectively with production and maintenance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that recognizes hard work and commitment. Team members enjoy catered food for all shifts during holidays, structured pay increases over the first three years, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports long-term stability and well-being.

Work Environment

This role operates on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Work is performed in a plastics manufacturing facility with a dedicated toolroom, utilizing mills, lathes, grinders, and other machining equipment to service injection molds. The environment is production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and collaboration across maintenance and molding operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.