Injection Molding Technician 1

Serigraph is seeking an Injection Molding Technician 1 in West Bend, WI, for a 10-hour night shift (Sunday-Wednesday, 8:30pm-6:30am) with a $2 shift premium. Responsibilities include setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of injection molding presses, ensuring quality production, and optimizing machine performance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in molding operations. The role requires problem-solving skills and adherence to safety practices.
• 10 hour Nights Opening - $2 Shift Premium
• Sunday-Wednesday 8:30pm-6:30am

Join Serigraph as an Injection Molding Technician 1!

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for precision manufacturing? Serigraph is looking for an Injection Molding Technician 1 to ensure the efficient operation of our injection molding presses and auxiliary equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for setup, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance to support high-quality production. You’ll play a key role in optimizing machine performance, maintaining process parameters, and documenting data to drive continuous improvement. If you’re ready to bring your technical skills to a dynamic, innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

Injection Molding Technician Responsibilities -
• Set molds and maintain process parameters to ensure the consistent production of quality products.
• Analyze and resolve process issues by determining root causes.
• Complete all mold changeovers, including setting up and loading proper process parameters to achieve first-piece acceptance.
• Monitor production data charts (P-charts) to maximize uptime and help achieve production targets.
• Document all parameter changes in the process book.
• Work with the Team Leader to shift operators and inspectors as needed to optimize efficiency.
• Verify that all setups are completed using the verification checklist and ensure that FPA paperwork is up to date.
• Ensure all environmental practices and material handling policies are followed.
• Work overtime as needed, including weekends.
• Serve as a backup for production operators, running equipment or inspecting parts when necessary.
• Respond to and resolve production and equipment-related issues.
• Operate machines in the post-print area as needed to support production flow.
• Maintain process parameters within specified limits.
• Communicate press status with teams to ensure smooth startup and shutdown planning.
• Report equipment or tooling repairs and malfunctions to the appropriate support department.
• Perform basic mold preventive maintenance (PM) in-press and on the bench, preparing tools for shipment when necessary.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Prepare materials for molding presses, including pulling resin from the warehouse.
• Assist with team member training as needed.
• Ensure quality and stop production to correct quality concerns. Inform management of products and/or processes that do not conform to requirements.
• Ensure all environmental practices and materials are handled and disposed of per appropriate procedures in your area.
• Support Serigraph current quality business system and understand use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual.

What we are looking for in an Injection Molding Technician -
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of equipment, tooling, and controls related to molding operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot molding-related process and equipment issues.
• Ability to interpret and understand job tickets.
• Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices.
• Understand departmental procedures and policies.

Preferred Qualifications and Education of an Injection Molding Technician -
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a technician, with demonstrated skills in setting up and starting injection molding machines, troubleshooting, and mechanical operations.
• Experience with robotic and automated injection molding processes and systems.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and statistical process control (SPC) tools.
• Training or experience in RJG methodology, Lean manufacturing concepts, and SPC data collection.
• Injection molding training and related seminars.

Join Us and Be Part of Something Great!

At Serigraph, we believe hard work should be rewarded! Our compensation is designed to be competitive and fair, taking into account your skills, experience, and the specific role you take on. Plus, if you're working an off-shift, you’ll receive a shift premium on top of your hourly wage—because we appreciate the extra commitment!

We’re looking for fun, reliable team players who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a collaborative, quality-driven environment. If that sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you!

💡 Ready to make an impact? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Serigraph! 🚀

Who is Serigraph?

Serigraph has over 70 years of experience in printing, advanced decorating technologies and graphic solutions for the automotive, appliance, consumer, medical, power sports, and point-of-purchase markets. Our core business is decorating plastic. We print, form, mold, finish and fulfill in-house. Serigraph specializes in transforming our customer’s brands to the physical world through print. Come help us build a team of creative problem solvers who know they can make a difference—because that’s the kind of community we want.

Life at Serigraph

The average Serigraph employee has more than 16 years of service! The tenure of our coworkers speaks volumes for life at Serigraph. Serigraph employees enjoy:

Competitive wages with shift premiums

Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday

A clean and air-conditioned environment

Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and a vacation buy/sell program

Paid lunch breaks and holidays included in overtime

Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

401(k) eligibility on day one with company match

Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails

Cross training, growth, and promotion from within

What are you waiting for? Apply to join the Serigraph team today!
• Serigraph is an Equal Opportunity Employer*