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Injection Moulding Machine Operator Jobs in Arkansas

Tool Maker

Flippin, AR

$25 - $32.25/hr

Requires working knowledge of injection mold form, fit, and function. * Safety Certifications: LOTO, Machine Guarding, Respiration Program Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify ...

Molding Operator

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Operate equipment used in the Molding area such as the band saw and pneumatic cutter ... If the machine stop working notify technician * Follow all safety procedures and report any safety ...

Tool Maker

Flippin, AR · On-site

$25 - $32.25/hr

Requires working knowledge of injection mold form, fit, and function. * Safety Certifications: LOTO, Machine Guarding, Respiration Program Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify ...

Molding Operator

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Operate equipment used in the Molding area such as the band saw and pneumatic cutter ... If the machine stop working notify technician * Follow all safety procedures and report any safety ...

Molding Operator

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Operate equipment used in the Molding area such as the band saw and pneumatic cutter ... If the machine stops working, notify technician * Follow all safety procedures and report any ...

Machine Operator

Hot Springs, AR · On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Complete random finished goods box sampling/audits. * Assist with coordinating color and mold changes. * Notify technicians of quality or machineproblems. * Complete the required production reporting ...

Extrusion Blow Molding machines, Stretch Blow Molding machines, Injection Molding machines, packaging systems, automated palletizers) and general facility maintenance. * Equipment installation and ...

Blow Mold Operator

Fort Smith, AR · On-site

$17.75 - $22/hr

Position Overview The Blowmold Operator produces containers and keeps the machines clean ... Running Gallon and ½ Gal Blow molds AND labelers SAFELY, efficiently and adequately. * Making ...

Molding Cell Operator

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

JOB SUMMARY Fiber Glass Systems, a business under NOV is hiring. Manufactures high quality pressed fittings according to manufacturing specification sheets in an efficient manner while maintaining ...

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How much do injection moulding machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for injection moulding machine operator in Arkansas is $15.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Injection Moulding Machine Operator vs Plastic Processing Technician?

AspectInjection Moulding Machine OperatorPlastic Processing Technician
CredentialsBasic technical training, on-the-job experienceTechnical diploma or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant, operating molding machinesManufacturing or processing plant, overseeing plastic production
Industry UsageCommonly used in plastics manufacturingUsed across plastics and polymer processing industries
Job FocusOperating and monitoring molding machinesMaintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing plastic processing equipment

While both roles work within plastics manufacturing, the Injection Moulding Machine Operator primarily focuses on operating molding machines, whereas the Plastic Processing Technician handles broader processing tasks, including maintenance and troubleshooting of plastic production equipment.

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Infographic showing various Injection Moulding Machine Operator job openings in Arkansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 48% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,279 per year, or $15 per hour.

$25 - $32.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Essentra rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 84 rated plastic manufacturers


Job description

Essentra is immediately hiring for a Tool Maker based in the Flippin, AR area to join our team. Reporting to the Toolroom Manager, the Tool Maker duties include fabricating, repairing, and inspecting a wide variety of tooling, including runnerless systems and controls.
Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components with a portfolio of over 40,000+ products to meet our client's needs.
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation and bonus incentives
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K + company match
  • Vacation and Holidays!

What you will do:
  • Construct new molds and components as required
  • Provide support for injection molding manufacturing operations by maintaining and repairing all tooling in a safe and orderly fashion
  • Repair and maintain molds or components for molds
  • Troubleshoot problems during production
  • Modify molds to conform to engineering changes
  • Verify conformance of machined or repaired molds to specifications by checking the dimensions, clearances, and alignments

What we look for:
Required:
  • Experience with metal molds.
  • Able to safely operate surface grinders, hones, knee mills, engine lathes, drill presses, saws, conventional EDM, and various fixtures
  • Able to use micrometers, calipers, indicators, and various gages to inspect mold components to close tolerances
  • Able to read blueprints and inspect mold components to very close tolerances
  • Able to solve molding problems and improve mold design
  • Able to read, interpret reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, quality management systems, and environmental, health, and safety regulations
  • Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling, feeling, talking, listening, hearing, vision, and depth perception
  • May require lifting up to 75 pounds

Education:
  • Minimum of a High school diploma/GED (a technical certificate in Tool Making or Injection Molding is a plus, but not required)
  • Four years experience building/repairing molds or running CNC equipment (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
  • Requires working knowledge of injection mold form, fit, and function.
  • Safety Certifications: LOTO, Machine Guarding, Respiration Program

Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify employer.

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