Rubber Press Mold Technician

Mold Technician Operator Department: Manufacturing / Production Reports To: Production Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly Schedule: 1st Shift, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Position Summary Hultec is seeking a skilled Mold Technician Operator to set up, operate, and maintain rubber press equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years of hands-on experience with machine setup experience, a strong quality mindset, and the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot process issues and keep production running efficiently and safely. Key Responsibilities Set up, program, and monitor molding machines and rubber presses (compression and transfer) throughout the production run. Perform mold and die changes, adjustments, and startups on both plastic injection and rubber press equipment. Monitor and adjust process parameters — temperature, pressure, cure time, and cycle time — to maintain part quality and production efficiency. Inspect molded and pressed parts for defects, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to specifications. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on molds, dies, and routine cleaning operations. Accurately document production data, downtime, scrap rates, and quality inspection results. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards. Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve process deviations and improve yield. Follow all company safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational certification in plastics or rubber molding technology preferred. Working knowledge of mold/die setup from any environment that may include compression, injection, or stamping presses. Ability to read blueprints and specifications, and to use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges). Basic mechanical aptitude; familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment. Physical and Environment Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks. Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60lbs. This includes mold inserts, dies, tooling, material bags. Use hand and power tools with repetitive grasping and find finger dexterity Have close vision, color perception, and depth perception adequate to read blueprints, gauges, and machine displays. Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery. Tolerate exposure to heat, noise, vibration, fumes, and moving machinery; wear required PPE throughout shift. We take care of our team. Here's a look at the benefits you can expect: • 🏥 Health Insurance — PPO, HMO, and HSA plans with employer contributions • 🦷 Dental & Vision Insurance • 🏖️ Paid Time Off • 💰 401(k) with 6% Company Match • 🛡️ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Equal Opportunity Employer Hultec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training