Mid Level Injection Molding Technician Jobs
Mid level injection molding technician jobs go to technicians ready to own the full production cycle, troubleshoot independently, and guide less experienced operators without waiting for direction. Most openings are on-site manufacturing roles, concentrated in Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defense, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like SpaceX, SHL Medical, and Applied Medical hiring at this level now.
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Top stateTexas
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityBastrop, TX
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryMedical Devices
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Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
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Krauss-Maffei Corporation
Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Process Technician - 2nd Shift (Injection Molding)
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Revere Plastics Systems
Process Technician - 2nd Shift (Injection Molding)
Clyde, Ohio
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Senior Injection Molding Technician
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SHL Medical
Senior Injection Molding Technician
North Charleston, South Carolina
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding (Starlink)
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SpaceX
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding (Starlink)
Bastrop, Texas
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Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Technician
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Applied Medical
Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Technician
Lake Forest, California
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Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
Krauss-Maffei Corporation·Greensboro, North Carolina
Job functions:
3+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
Full Time
Job Description
From a pioneer to a market leader in the US-
Krauss Maffei celebrated its 185th anniversary in 2023. Since it's subsidiary began operating in the US in 1966, KMC has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastics processing machines on the North American market. KMC now very successfully supports numerous customers in the US - many of whom are long-standing - in all three technologies including injection molding machinery, reaction process machinery, and extrusion machinery, as well as integrated automation solutions.
***Applicants should live in NC***
Summary
Provide technical support and troubleshooting service to customers over the phone, virtually, and at their facilities to install, repair, and optimize KraussMaffei equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Systematically and efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and restore function to KraussMaffei equipment.
- Commission KraussMaffei equipment and follow standard procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and successful handoff.
- Review work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified while on site with manager and customer as needed.
- Create thorough and detailed service reports that include description of visit, work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified.
- Conduct customer training relating to the operation and maintenance of KraussMaffei equipment and products.
- Lead and train less experienced service personnel as needed.
- Follow standardized procedures.
- Collect requisite information to create standardized procedures when opportunities are identified.
Behavioral Performance Expectations
- Lives our Values, Customer Focus, Collaborates – Considers actions, behavior, and communication to foster a positive outcome regardless of situation and audience. Follows up with customer to ensure satisfaction before departing jobsite. Shares information with others. Encourages unity rather than “us vs. them” thinking in self and others.
- Self-Development and Situational Adaptability – Works with manager and team to ensure success on the job by having necessary tools, materials, training, and guidance to execute work safely and correctly. Maintains composure and patience when new opportunity presents itself and views those situations as chance to learn and grow. Takes initiative with manager to participate in, and is committed to, training programs.
- Decision Quality and Drives Results – Make decisions that build trust and open communication with customers and team. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues.
Job Specific Competencies
- Time Management
- Ability to work collaboratively with local and cross functional technical teams
- Effective verbal & written communication skills to support positive outcomes
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics as well as navigate OEM documentation
- Practical competency in safe mechanical/electrical tool use (hand and torque wrenches, calipers, multimeter, power tools, air tools, hydraulic testing equipment)
- Ability to operate lifting equipment such as forklifts, scissor-lifts and other mobile lifts
- Understands equipment function: Able to identify equipment functional locations and state general equipment functions for injection molding machine sub-assemblies (clamp unit, plasticizing unit, injection unit, hydraulic unit, and robots)
- Basic knowledge of electrical components (480V/220V, fuses, relays, contactors, motors)
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming and function (Allen Bradley, Sigmatek)
- Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies (conveyors, sprockets, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps)
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic conveying and troubleshooting (controls, actuators, or valves)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily at KM customer’s sites, although some technical support may be provided from the home office as directed by management. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. While on site, field service engineers are required to adhere to customer requirements for identification, safety, PPE, and all GMP’s.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with paid overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary based on needs of customers.
Travel
Travel is significant, primarily in a multi-regional area and during the business day, although out-of-the-area and overnight travel is very frequent. Travel to Germany or other international locations, while not likely, is possible for training/conferences. Approximate travel is 80%.
Required Education and Experience
- Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
- 3-5 years of related experienced in a manufacturing environment or technical field
- Competency in workflow software (MS Office, Innosoft, Concur, SAP)
Why work for KraussMaffei?
- Remote hybrid work schedule
- Global visibility and training opportunities
- Top notch medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Generous 401k match and immediate 100% employee contribution vesting
- Start with 3 weeks of PTO
- 11 paid holidays and December holidays shutdown
- Up to $10,000/year in tuition reimbursement
- Certification and professional membership sponsorships
- Big name supplier discounts
- AVI MarketC and entertainment in break room
Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Krauss-Maffei Corporation
Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
Greensboro, North Carolina
Added 1w ago
Job functions:
3+ yrs exp.
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
Full Time
Job Description
From a pioneer to a market leader in the US-
Krauss Maffei celebrated its 185th anniversary in 2023. Since it's subsidiary began operating in the US in 1966, KMC has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastics processing machines on the North American market. KMC now very successfully supports numerous customers in the US - many of whom are long-standing - in all three technologies including injection molding machinery, reaction process machinery, and extrusion machinery, as well as integrated automation solutions.
***Applicants should live in NC***
Summary
Provide technical support and troubleshooting service to customers over the phone, virtually, and at their facilities to install, repair, and optimize KraussMaffei equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Systematically and efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and restore function to KraussMaffei equipment.
- Commission KraussMaffei equipment and follow standard procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and successful handoff.
- Review work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified while on site with manager and customer as needed.
- Create thorough and detailed service reports that include description of visit, work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified.
- Conduct customer training relating to the operation and maintenance of KraussMaffei equipment and products.
- Lead and train less experienced service personnel as needed.
- Follow standardized procedures.
- Collect requisite information to create standardized procedures when opportunities are identified.
Behavioral Performance Expectations
- Lives our Values, Customer Focus, Collaborates – Considers actions, behavior, and communication to foster a positive outcome regardless of situation and audience. Follows up with customer to ensure satisfaction before departing jobsite. Shares information with others. Encourages unity rather than “us vs. them” thinking in self and others.
- Self-Development and Situational Adaptability – Works with manager and team to ensure success on the job by having necessary tools, materials, training, and guidance to execute work safely and correctly. Maintains composure and patience when new opportunity presents itself and views those situations as chance to learn and grow. Takes initiative with manager to participate in, and is committed to, training programs.
- Decision Quality and Drives Results – Make decisions that build trust and open communication with customers and team. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues.
Job Specific Competencies
- Time Management
- Ability to work collaboratively with local and cross functional technical teams
- Effective verbal & written communication skills to support positive outcomes
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics as well as navigate OEM documentation
- Practical competency in safe mechanical/electrical tool use (hand and torque wrenches, calipers, multimeter, power tools, air tools, hydraulic testing equipment)
- Ability to operate lifting equipment such as forklifts, scissor-lifts and other mobile lifts
- Understands equipment function: Able to identify equipment functional locations and state general equipment functions for injection molding machine sub-assemblies (clamp unit, plasticizing unit, injection unit, hydraulic unit, and robots)
- Basic knowledge of electrical components (480V/220V, fuses, relays, contactors, motors)
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming and function (Allen Bradley, Sigmatek)
- Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies (conveyors, sprockets, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps)
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic conveying and troubleshooting (controls, actuators, or valves)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily at KM customer’s sites, although some technical support may be provided from the home office as directed by management. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. While on site, field service engineers are required to adhere to customer requirements for identification, safety, PPE, and all GMP’s.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with paid overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary based on needs of customers.
Travel
Travel is significant, primarily in a multi-regional area and during the business day, although out-of-the-area and overnight travel is very frequent. Travel to Germany or other international locations, while not likely, is possible for training/conferences. Approximate travel is 80%.
Required Education and Experience
- Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
- 3-5 years of related experienced in a manufacturing environment or technical field
- Competency in workflow software (MS Office, Innosoft, Concur, SAP)
Why work for KraussMaffei?
- Remote hybrid work schedule
- Global visibility and training opportunities
- Top notch medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Generous 401k match and immediate 100% employee contribution vesting
- Start with 3 weeks of PTO
- 11 paid holidays and December holidays shutdown
- Up to $10,000/year in tuition reimbursement
- Certification and professional membership sponsorships
- Big name supplier discounts
- AVI MarketC and entertainment in break room
Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Mid Level Injection Molding Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level injection molding technician job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you diagnosed and resolved process issues, adjusted machine parameters to hit quality targets, or led a production run without supervision. Employers at this level want to see that you can read a technical problem, act on it, and document what you did. Certifications in process control or quality systems strengthen your application.
Which companies hire mid level injection molding technicians?
Companies hiring mid level injection molding technicians right now include SpaceX, SHL Medical, and Applied Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes primarily from mid-size contract manufacturers and large-scale OEMs that run high-volume production and need technicians who can keep lines running with minimal supervision.
Are there remote mid level injection molding technician jobs?
Yes, though the role is largely hands-on. About 100% of mid level injection molding technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be process engineering or technical support roles rather than floor-based positions. If remote flexibility matters to you, filter for titles like process technician or quality technician alongside standard listings.
How do I move up to a mid level injection molding technician role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means shifting from following procedures to owning outcomes. Build depth in a specific press type or resin family, take on more complex tooling and mold setups, and start identifying process drift before it becomes a reject problem. The clearest signal to employers is a history of measurable impact, like reduced scrap rates or faster changeover times, documented over consistent performance.
Which industries hire the most mid level injection molding technicians?
Mid Level injection molding technician roles concentrate in Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defense, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors run continuous, precision-driven production cycles where experienced technicians who can maintain tight tolerances and troubleshoot independently are in steady demand throughout the year.