Plastic Injection Mold Tool Technician

Airspeed is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Tool Technician to join our manufacturing team in Mebane, North Carolina.

We are looking for a skilled, mechanically inclined individual who can independently install, remove, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molds. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with injection molding tooling, understands mold construction and mechanical components, and can perform mold changeovers and maintenance with minimal supervision.

This is a hands-on technical position focused on keeping our injection molds operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will play an important role in minimizing production downtime, maintaining tooling performance, and supporting consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently install, remove, position, align, and secure injection molds in molding presses.
• Perform mold changeovers safely and efficiently to support production schedules. - Conduct preventive maintenance, including mold cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and replacement of worn or damaged components.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical mold problems, including sticking parts, ejection failures, cooling restrictions, excessive flash, and other tooling-related defects.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble molds, replacing components such as ejector pins, springs, inserts, slides, lifters, guide pins, and bushings.
• Connect and disconnect cooling, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other applicable mold utilities.
• Inspect molds for wear, damage, leaks, alignment problems, and other conditions that could affect production or product quality.
• Properly clean, protect, label, and store molds between production runs.
• Work with Molding Technicians, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance personnel to resolve tooling problems and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of mold changeovers, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and component replacements.
• Follow all established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe lifting and rigging practices.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on experience with plastic injection molds, tooling maintenance, or closely related work.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform injection mold installations, removals, changeovers, and routine mechanical repairs.
• Working knowledge of injection mold construction, components, clamping systems, ejection systems, alignment, and cooling systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical tooling problems and identify their impact on production and product quality.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. - Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and communicate effectively with production and technical personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with plastic injection mold setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair.
• Experience disassembling and reassembling injection molds and replacing mold components.
• Familiarity with common injection molding defects and their relationship to mechanical tooling problems.
• Experience operating cranes, hoists, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Technical training in injection molding, mold maintenance, tool and die, or industrial maintenance.

**Compensation and Benefits **

Airspeed offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

• Company-paid medical insurance
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Full-time, first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed on-site in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be comfortable working around injection molding presses, industrial machinery, heavy tooling, and heated equipment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Heavy molds and tooling are moved using approved lifting equipment or team assistance.
• Must follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Overtime or schedule adjustments may occasionally be required based on production needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Join Our Team We are looking for an experienced tooling professional who takes pride in their technical abilities, works independently, and understands the importance of keeping manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. If you have experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plastic injection molds, we encourage you to apply.

You should be proficient in:

• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Injection Molding Experience