Molding Technician - 1st Shift (6:45 AM-3:15 PM)
Company: Summit Polymers
Location: Portage
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Mold Technician 1 FLSASTATUS: Non
Exempt Mold Technician 2 Mold Technician 3 REPORTS TO: Supervisor,
Manufacturing (Molding) SUMMARY This is a hands-on technical
position responsible for molding machine setups, start-ups,
operation, and shut-downs. Must follow all standard work procedures
including daily use of Summit Lean Manufacturing System tools.
Completes process verifications, perform 1st piece/last piece
inspections and perform routine quality checks. Responsible for
ensuring that machines, molds and equipment are properly
functioning and maintained. Identify problems and perform basic
troubleshooting, according to knowledge and work experience. Duties
will also include general housekeeping, visual production
management and product flow, compliance to environmental and safety
procedures and assisting with Operator/Utility tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The fully trained and qualified Mold
Tech is capable of completing the following tasks under general
supervision: Safely performing injection mold changes and machine
start-ups in the proper sequence and within time standards
Complying with all SPI requirements for Personal Protective
Equipment such as, but not limited to, hard hats, heat
gloves/sleeves, steel toed shoes, eye protection, etc. Performing
lockout/tagout per requirements and safely operating equipment such
as cranes, side load systems, hot runner controllers, etc. per
standard work procedures. Troubleshooting basic machine and
equipment problems Troubleshooting basic robot problems
Demonstrating basic knowledge of mold construction and function and
is able to assist in the initial troubleshooting process Performing
basic Robot End-Of-Arm-Tooling maintenance and repair Completing
machine process adjustments, within prescribed limits, to ensure
that product meets specifications Identifying non-standard work and
machine conditions that are potential safety concerns and taking
appropriate action Effectively communicating and advising on
product and production concerns with peers on other shifts
Assisting the supervisor in managing shift activities and training
of operators, utilities and other mold techs. Completing daily
production paperwork Utilizing Summit Lean Manufacturing Systems
principles to monitor inventory, schedule and run production
Following general housekeeping principles Assisting with giving
Operator/Utility breaks Assisting, as needed, in the grinding of
runners and scrap parts. Training The Mold Tech position is a
progressive position requiring diligent completion of training
requirements over 3 levels and within prescribed time frames in
order to achieve fully qualified status and remain in the position.
Level 1 Side Load – Completed within 5 weeks of placement in
position Upon completion and under direct supervision, the Tech
will: Be able to safely perform a side load mold change and perform
the basic quality tasks Have completed the training modules and
tests as outlined in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklist
for Level 1 Side Load Level 1 Top Load – Completed within 2 weeks
of completion of Level 1 Side Load (6 weeks after hire) Upon
completion and under direct supervision, the Tech will: Be able to
safely perform a top load mold change using a crane Have completed
the training modules and tests as outlined in the Mold Tech
Training Progression Checklist for Level 1 Top Load Level 2 –
Completed within 18 weeks of completion of the Level 1 Top Load (24
weeks after hire) Upon completion and under general supervision,
the Tech will: Be able to safely and efficiently perform both side
load and top load set-ups, meeting the time requirements and
execution per the standard work procedure Be able to do a full
start-up, completing all required checks and documentation Be able
to do limited troubleshooting of the process and equipment and make
adjustments if required Have completed the training modules and
tests as outlined in the Mold Tech Training Progression Checklist
for Level 2 Level 3 – Completed within 54 weeks of completion of
Level 2 (18 months after hire) Upon completion and under general
supervision, the Tech will: Be able to meet all the Mold Tech Level
3 requirements outlined above Have completed the training modules
and tests as outlined in the Mold Tech Training Progression
Checklist for Level 3 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Agreement to complete of all required post-hire training modules
within specified time frame A minimum score in the 50th percentile
on the DAT Mechanical Reasoning Test A minimum score of 50 on the
Wonderlic Select (Traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion)
Meet the physical requirements for the position Physically capable
of standing and walking for the entire shift Must be able to lift
60 pounds repeatedly Repeated bending and lifting during the shift
Must be able to wear steel-toed footwear Adequate visual acuity to
enter/revise molding press programming Must be able to meet
requirements for crane license Must be capable of exerting up to
150 foot pounds on torque wrench Must be able to work around a
magnetic field TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position typically does not
require any travel. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this
job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the
duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be
an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do
the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to
complete all post-hire required training.
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