Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Machine operator
Job Description
The Mold Change Mechanic is responsible for performing efficient mold changes, ensuring proper setup and alignment, and maintaining the operational readiness of equipment and tools in a plastic manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, reducing downtime, and meeting production schedules while consistently following safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform mold changes on injection molding or similar manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard work instructions and production schedules.
- Remove and install molds safely and efficiently to ensure machines can operate correctly and safely.
- Align and secure molds accurately to ensure proper operation and minimize cycle time adjustments.
- Adjust auxiliary equipment, such as mold heaters, chillers, and cameras, to meet required specifications.
- Inspect molds and related components for damage, wear, or defects during removal and installation.
- Perform minor repairs or adjustments on molds and related equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Use hand and power tools to complete mold change, setup, and minor maintenance tasks.
- Collaborate with maintenance technicians and other team members to address complex issues requiring advanced troubleshooting.
- Support production by ensuring molds and associated equipment are ready for operation and meet quality and safety requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies while working with machinery, tools, and equipment.
Essential Skills
- At least 1 year of experience changing molds in a molding or similar manufacturing environment.
- Experience with mold setup for injection molding or similar equipment.
- At least 1 year of experience using hand and power tools in an industrial or maintenance setting.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
- Experience with maintenance repair tasks related to molding or production equipment.
- Ability to perform machine setup, including aligning and securing molds and adjusting auxiliary equipment.
- Strong attention to detail when inspecting molds and components for damage or wear.
- Ability to follow standard work instructions and production schedules.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving minor equipment or mold issues.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in the plastic industry or with injection molding equipment.
- Familiarity with auxiliary equipment such as mold heaters, chillers, and cameras.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiskilled maintenance technicians and controls/automation personnel.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus due to a strong Spanish-speaking workforce.
- Interest in growing within maintenance or technical roles in a stable and expanding manufacturing facility.
Why Work Here?
This is a long-established, family-owned organization with a history spanning more than a century, offering a stable and growing environment where you can build a lasting career. The company promotes from within, with most leaders having grown internally, and provides strong coaching-focused leadership in maintenance. You receive standard benefits and insurance, weekly pay, an annual market-based review, and a 3% yearly bonus within maintenance. Tools are provided, benefits begin quickly at the start of the month, and there is a healthy work-life balance with a typical workweek of about 40–45 hours. The culture is supportive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement, with opportunities for training and development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $49000.00 - $63000.00/yr.
Family owned: Around for 114 years Will be only Tech on 3rd shift Benefits kick in 1st of the month Will send people to Blackhawk Annual: Tools: Lavelle provides Direct Hire Premium of $1.50 Worklife balance: 40-45 hours of work Great company culture Stable and growing: adding on to their facility Maintenance manager is a fantastic leader and knows how to coach, manager, and lead 90% of leaders have been from within Standard benefits and insurance 3% yearly bonus in Maintenance Annual review every April: marketbased not performance Weekly pay
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.