Mold Technician – Entry Level
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Manufacturing / Production
Injection Molding, Manufacturing Production
🚨 STARTING RATE: $21-23/Hour 🚨
MMI Engineered Solutions is searching for a motivated Entry-Level Mold Technician to join our team at our plastic injection molding manufacturing facility in Saline, Michigan.
In this role, you'll help install and set up molds according to process guidelines to support efficient and high-quality production. You'll work closely with experienced setup technicians and your shift team to keep operations running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in taking the next step in a career in plastics manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist with mold setup and mold changes following process guidelines.
- Help prepare equipment and accessories needed for mold setups, including temperature controllers, hoses, and fixtures.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lock-Out Tag-Out during mold installation.
- Work with the setup team to prepare tools and equipment for upcoming jobs.
- Help tear down molds and store equipment properly after production runs.
- Support the team in maintaining safe, organized work areas.
- We're looking for candidates with 1-2 years of plastic injection molding experience. Preferably with at least 6 months of experience directly helping to set molds.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn hands-on technical skills.
- Proven ability to read and follow technical instructions and documentation.
- Forklift and Overhead Crane experience preferred.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
- Basic math and comfort using a computer.
- Manufacturing environment that may be hot, noisy, dirty.
- Substantial physical activity including walking, lifting, and working around machinery.
- Stop mold installation if there is a quality issue or safety concern.
Schedule: Monday through Wednesday 6-hour shifts, alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 12-hour shifts. Guaranteed 2 days off per week!
Why work at MMI?- We've raised our rates! Enjoy our new higher starting pay of $21-23/HR
- A rich Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid), a robust Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday)
- Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral)
- Opportunities for growth and job training, for energetic, career-minded individuals.
- Located in Saline, MI just minutes from Planet Fitness, Emagine Saline, Costco, Briarwood Mall, and hundreds of local businesses!
MMI is a plastic injection molding and engineering solutions provider headquartered in Saline, Michigan, with offices in Troy, Warren, and Monterrey, Mexico. We specialize in delivering engineering solutions for advanced composites and engineered resins across diverse industries.
Our mission is to Deliver a Quality Product, On Time, at a Competitive Price.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
MMI Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
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