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Injection Moulding Machine Operator Jobs in Rochester, NY

Molding Operator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Injection molding machine operation. * Visual inspection of molded components. * Completes required ... Prepares packaging for following shift operator. * Complete tasks as directed by production ...

At Century Mold, we don't just mold parts, our customers come to us with their toughest challenges ... Our Machine Operators are essential to Century Mold's success by ensuring that our manufacturing ...

At Century Mold, we don't just mold parts, our customers come to us with their toughest challenges ... Our Machine Operators are essential to Century Mold's success by ensuring that our manufacturing ...

Our Machine Operators are essential to Century Mold's success by ensuring that our manufacturing processes are consistently executed with the highest regard for quality. As a Machine Operator you ...

Machine Operator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

GENERAL SUMMARY The Machine Operators load and run various machines within their designated area ... and cleaning molds · Run grinder: load and unload parts, run the grinding cycle · Deburr ...

Mold Setup Technician II

Bergen, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

... gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation ... Additional duties include preparing, operating, and maintaining injection molding equipment for ...

Blow Mold Facility Operators set up and operate the Blow Mold machinery according to established company standards to achieve key performance indicators and to ensure that all warehouse goods (e.g ...

IMM Operator

Ontario, NY · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

The Injection Mold Machine (IMM) Operator visually inspects, does some manual operations and boxes plastic parts as they are ejected from molding presses ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Responsible for ...

IMM Operator

Ontario, NY · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

The Injection Mold Machine (IMM) Operator visually inspects, does some manual operations and boxes plastic parts as they are ejected from molding presses ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Responsible for ...

IMM Operator

Ontario, NY · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

The Injection Mold Machine (IMM) Operator visually inspects, does some manual operations and boxes plastic parts as they are ejected from molding presses ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Responsible for ...

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

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for injection moulding machine operator in Rochester, NY is $17.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.23 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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Molding Operator

Molding Operator

Syntec Optics

Rochester, NY • On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:

Performs repetitive workstation or line assembly operations to mass-produce components or to assemble those components: Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Injection molding machine operation.
  • Visual inspection of molded components.
  • Completes required production reports that includes cycle times, number of scrap and down time.
  • Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the floor lead or department supervisor.
  • Follows written documentation/procedures for specific jobs.
  • Trims, de-gates and/or clips parts as needed.
  • Assists in reclaiming inserts.
  • Prepares packaging for following shift operator.
  • Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision.
  • Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
  • Must be familiar with the basic machine function to perform the tasks stated above.
  • Enters production data into IQMS.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments.
  • May be required to work in various areas of production.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employees is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and use machinery. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Must adhere to all safety precautions, including wearing appropriate safety equipment.

Education, Skills and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Minimum 1 year factory related experience
  • Hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
  • Math skills

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor.

Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.