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How much do engel machinery jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for engel machinery in Georgia is $81,271.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,600.00 and $109,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Engel Machinery?

An Engel Machinery job typically involves working with injection molding machines manufactured by ENGEL, a leading company in the plastics processing industry. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include machine operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or sales and customer support. Engineers and technicians may focus on optimizing machine performance, while sales and service professionals assist clients with equipment solutions. These roles are essential in industries like automotive, medical, and consumer goods manufacturing.

What does a typical workday look like for an employee at Engel Machinery?

A typical day for an employee at Engel Machinery often involves setting up, operating, and maintaining advanced injection molding machines, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime. You may work as part of a small, skilled team and frequently coordinate with engineers, maintenance staff, and production supervisors. The environment is highly collaborative, with a strong focus on efficiency, adhering to safety protocols, and meeting production targets. Employees also have opportunities to participate in training programs, which can lead to further specialization or advancement into supervisory roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Engel Machinery position, and why are they important?

To thrive at Engel Machinery, candidates typically need strong mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting abilities, and experience with injection molding equipment or similar machinery. Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), hydraulics, and relevant safety certifications are often required. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively help professionals excel in this environment. These competencies are crucial for maintaining efficient production, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Infographic showing various Engel Machinery job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $81,271 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

2nd shift Set-up Technician- Plastics

IMS Gear - Gainesville

Gainesville, GA • On-site

$24 - $32/hr

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Job description

Set-Up Technician (Molding)

The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for changing over molding machines and automation according to production schedule. Some familiarity with automation plastic injection processes in Arburg, Krausse Maffei, Yaskawa and Kuka Robots.

Responsibilities

•Ensures that machines are functioning under normal operating condition, makes necessary adjustments, completes repairs in a timely fashion.•When making repairs, ensures that machinery and equipment meets operational specifications and tolerances.•Capable of following troubleshooting standard and communicate effectively and work with engineering team on complex topics.•Self-driven, able to take initiative in determining priority of repairs/projects.•Understanding urgency to troubleshoot machines and bring production back online with limited direction.•Identify and resolve potential equipment malfunctions; following 5S guidelines.•Able to document repairs for traceability according to IMS Gear standards.•Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures.•Must have working knowledge of Injection Molding Process.•Understanding of basic measuring using micrometers, dial indicators and go/no-go gauges to check quality of produced parts.•Understand how to use Motan Dryer/Vacuum System and change material when necessary.•Use overhead cranes for setting molds into injection molding machines.•Operating walk-behind lifts for transporting molds to and from injection molding machine and finished parts to racks.•Perform operator duties when mold changes are not needed.Skills requirements

•Basic computer skills (MS Office)•Good written and verbal communication skills•Strong logical hands-on problem solving skills•Technical experience in a manufacturing environment•1-3 yrs knowledge of running Injection Molding Machine Equipment preferred•Ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges and other measurement tools•Familiarly with metric measuring systems•Good attendance and punctuality•Other duties as assigned

Physical requirements

•Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.•Pushing and pulling up to 35 lbs. using material handling equipment•Constant walking, handling and using fingers•Frequent standing and reaching outward•Occasional reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling and bending

You should be proficient in:

  • Injection Molding Experience
  • Blow Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Injection Molding Machine (Arburg, Engel)