Set-Up Technician (Plastic Injection Molding)

SNAP Packaging is hiring a Plastic Injection Molding Set Up Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll set up molds for production, keep machines running efficiently, clean and maintain molds, and help the team hit production goals. Prior injection molding experience is very helpful, but not required for this role. This role will work on-site from our location in Orem, Utah, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

About Us
SNAP Packaging is a plastic injection molding company specializing in plastic lids and closures. We manufacture precision-molded components that keep products sealed, secure, and ready to ship, serving customers across a range of industries who need parts that fit right every single time. From tooling and production to quality inspection and packaging, our team runs a tight, safety focused operation built around consistency and reliability. We're proud of the work that happens on our floor, and we're looking for individuals with the same value-driven mindset to contribute to our success.

What You'll Do
● Perform mold changes, including safely hanging, clamping, and removing molds using overhead cranes and hoists.
● Connect water lines, hot runner systems, and other mold utilities, and verify proper operation before startup.
● Set up and adjust robots, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment such as dryers, chillers, and thermolators.
● Start up machines using established process sheets and make adjustments to temperatures, pressures, speeds, and cycle times to produce quality parts.
● Troubleshoot and correct molding defects (short shots, flash, sink marks, warping, discoloration) and resolve machine or mold issues to minimize downtime.
● Perform first-article inspections and work with our Quality Control team to approve parts before releasing jobs to production.
● Document setups, process changes, and downtime, and communicate job status to operators and the next shift.
● Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all safety protocols, and maintain food safety standards, including a clean, organized, and safe work area.
● Support and train machine operators, and perform other general production duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For
● A high school diploma, GED, or professional training is preferred.
● Injection molding experience is preferred.
● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
● Basic math skills and a sharp eye for detail.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Reliable transportation to and from the facility.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• On-the-job training.
• Opportunities for advancement

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person