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The Silicone Casting Engineering Technician supports the manufacturing and development of silicone and polyurethane components through casting processes. This role combines hands-on production responsibilities with design, process improvement, troubleshooting, quality support, and tooling assistance to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and cast silicone and polyurethane materials according to engineering and production specifications.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot molds, tooling, and casting equipment.
• Support process development activities, including trials, material evaluations, and new product introductions.
• Monitor casting operations and identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, and production efficiency.
• Inspect finished products and document quality results in accordance with established standards.
• Assist engineers with root cause analysis and corrective actions related to casting defects and process deviations.
• Update and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and production records.
• Collect and analyze basic process data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Design, engineering, medical device experience.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Plastics, Polymers, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience in silicone, polyurethane, plastics, composites, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with casting, molding, or production processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience with Solidworks and CAD.
• Familiarity with quality inspection tools and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Basic knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience in medical device, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or consumer product sectors.
• Experience supporting engineering projects, process validation, or new product launches.
• Exposure to mold design, tooling, or material testing.

The position is based on-site, adhering to standard working hours. The work environment is clean, safe, and organized, providing opportunities to collaborate with various departments in a structured setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sarasota, FL.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sarasota,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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