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Contract Injection Molding Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Project Engineer

Baraboo, WI

$33.65 - $43.27/hr

... injection molding and blow molding operations in an automotive manufacturing setting. The role offers 2 weeks of paid PTO and 8 paid holidays while on contract, as well as the potential for extension ...

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Solid understanding of Plastic Part Design / Injection Molding Guidelines. * Knowledgeable in the ... Provide technical assistance and guidance to suppliers and contract manufacturers performing ...

Solid understanding of Plastic Part Design / Injection Molding Guidelines. * Knowledgeable in the ... Provide technical assistance and guidance to suppliers and contract manufacturers performing ...

Injection molding * Thermoforming * Plastic extrusion * Highly automated plastics production ... Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential Benefits Upon Conversion

Injection molding * Thermoforming * Plastic extrusion * Highly automated plastics production ... Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential Benefits Upon Conversion

Flambeau, Inc. is a privately held, award winning Plastics News Top 100 Molder offering custom (contract manufacturing) and proprietary injection and blow molded products and services via a global ...

We are a custom injection molding company known for producing high quality products that meet the ... Experience in the contract manufacturing or manufacturing is preferred. Previous work in a highly ...

We are a custom injection molding company known for producing high quality products that meet the ... Experience in the contract manufacturing or manufacturing is preferred. Previous work in a highly ...

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Contract Injection Molding information

What is contract injection molding?

Contract injection molding is a manufacturing service where a company outsources the production of plastic parts to a specialized molding company. The service provider uses injection molding machines to produce components based on the client's specifications, drawings, or prototypes. This approach allows companies to leverage expert manufacturing capabilities without investing in costly equipment or maintaining in-house production. It is commonly used in industries such as automotive, medical, and consumer goods to produce high-quality, consistent plastic parts in large volumes. Contract injection molding can also include services like design assistance, material selection, prototyping, and final assembly.

What is the difference between Contract Injection Molding vs Injection Molding Technician?

AspectContract Injection MoldingInjection Molding Technician
CredentialsTypically requires technical training or certification in molding processesRequires technical training, certifications vary by employer
Work EnvironmentWorks on multiple projects for different clients, often at client sites or contract facilitiesWorks primarily in manufacturing plants or injection molding facilities
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly hired by staffing agencies or contract manufacturing firmsEmployed directly by manufacturing companies or plants
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for project-based work or freelance opportunitiesCompared for ongoing, in-house production roles

Contract Injection Molding involves providing molding services on a temporary or project basis, often across multiple clients, requiring flexibility and technical skills. Injection Molding Technicians typically work in a fixed manufacturing environment, focusing on operating and maintaining molding equipment. Both roles require technical knowledge, but their work settings and employment types differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Contract Injection Molding, and why are they important?

To thrive in Contract Injection Molding, you need knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and quality control, often supported by technical training or a relevant associate's degree. Familiarity with injection molding machines, CAD software, and manufacturing ERPs, as well as certifications like RJG or Paulson, are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help professionals excel in troubleshooting and team coordination. These skills ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and the ability to quickly resolve manufacturing challenges.

What are some common challenges faced in contract injection molding roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in contract injection molding often encounter challenges such as managing tight production deadlines, ensuring consistent product quality, and coordinating with multiple clients who have varying specifications. Addressing these requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with both team members and clients. Staying updated on best practices in mold maintenance, machine calibration, and process optimization can help minimize downtime and defects, leading to more successful project outcomes.
What are the most commonly searched types of Injection Molding jobs in Wisconsin? The most popular types of Injection Molding jobs in Wisconsin are:
What cities in Wisconsin are hiring for Contract Injection Molding jobs? Cities in Wisconsin with the most Contract Injection Molding job openings:
Injection Mold Technician - Precision Bench Work & Tool Maintenance

Injection Mold Technician - Precision Bench Work & Tool Maintenance

Impact Solutions LLC

Nashotah, WI

$25/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Injection Mold Technician – Precision Bench Work & Tool Maintenance


Up to $25.00/hr • Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee Area • 4-Day Work Week (Fri/Sat/Sun Off) • Air-Conditioned Shop • Direct-Hire


The Opportunity: Secure a permanent, stable professional home with a premier, family-owned plastics OEM known for incredible employee longevity (with multiple team members boasting 10 to 20+ years of tenure). Open strictly due to a well-earned retirement, this dedicated bench-work role operates within a highly modernized, meticulously clean, and fully air-conditioned toolroom. The organization treats its technical staff with immense professional respect, offering a rock-solid schedule featuring a three-day weekend, every single week—no rotations, no exceptions.


  • EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 1+ years of dedicated, hands-on injection mold maintenance, troubleshooting, and bench repair experience required
  • TECHNICAL FOCUS: Highly precise bench work and tool maintenance—this is a dedicated repair room track (you will not be setting molds into production presses)
  • EQUIPMENT & TOOLING: Deep structural familiarity with multi-cavity tooling, hot runner systems, valve gates, electrical zones, and hydraulic core-pull cylinders
  • EARNING POTENTIAL: Up to $25.00 per hour starting base (fully scaling with custom mold-build or toolmaking experience) + comprehensive corporate benefits package
  • WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off)
  • LOCATION: Waukesha County / Greater Milwaukee corridor (100% onsite role; must reside within a dependable 45-minute daily driving radius)
  • COMPLIANCE: United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; corporate visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is not available

If you are a mold technician or toolroom specialist who is tired of the high-stress chaos of high-volume contract molders, unpredictable weekend mandatory overtime, and sweltering summer shop floors, this direct-hire position is a significant quality-of-life upgrade. Because our client is an established OEM that designs and manufactures its own proprietary product lines, the daily pace is controlled, highly organized, and focused entirely on quality craftsmanship over frantic part counts.

You will have total technical ownership over your bench, executing detailed tool tear-downs, component polishing, and preventative maintenance cycles that maximize tool life. This is a rare chance to step into a high-functioning position vacated by a retiring veteran, backed by an elite team of long-tenured professionals who actively collaborate and support one another.


What You Will Be Doing
  • Precision Bench Tooling: Leading the technical maintenance, failure diagnosis, and close-tolerance repair of high-precision plastic injection molds.
  • Tear-Down & Inspection: Disassembling complex tooling, cleaning plates, polishing parting lines, and inspecting cores, cavities, ejector pins, and bushings for wear or damage.
  • Hot Runner Troubleshooting: Diagnosing, wiring, and repairing multi-zone hot runner systems, valve gate sequences, electrical thermocouple connections, and hydraulic manifolds.
  • Manual Machining: Utilizing manual toolroom equipment—including surface grinders, vertical mills, lathes, and drill presses—to machine or modify secondary inserts, pins, and fixtures.
  • Quality & Bench Testing: Conducting rigorous bench testing for water jacket blocks, scale accumulation, leaks, and electrical continuity before releasing tools back to the production floor.
  • Documentation & PM Tracking: Maintaining clean digital and physical records of tooling modifications, preventative maintenance schedules, and localized spare parts inventories.
  • Safe Rigging: Operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts to safely transport, split, and manipulate heavy mold frames and bolster blocks.
What We Are Looking For
  • Mold Room Pedigree: A minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience troubleshooting and repairing injection molds within a plastic manufacturing environment.
  • Toolroom Independence: Proven capability to safely and independently operate standard manual toolroom machinery to fabricate or fit components.
  • Diagnostic Skills: A strong analytical mindset capable of tracing electrical shorts in hot runner cables or identifying the root cause of flashing and parting-line defects.
  • Employment Stability: A reliable, progressive professional history showcasing strong attendance and multi-year tenures; frequent job-hopping is a disqualifier.
  • Technical Pluses: Prior hands-on experience with micro-laser welding, a formal tool and die apprenticeship, or a Toolmaker certification is highly advantageous.


Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.