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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for plastic injection molding manager in the United States is $71,037.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Plastic Injection Molding Manager oversees the daily operations of injection molding production in a manufacturing facility. They are responsible for managing staff, ensuring product quality, optimizing machine efficiency, and maintaining safety standards. The manager also coordinates production schedules, oversees maintenance of equipment, and implements process improvements to maximize productivity and reduce waste. Additionally, they may handle training, budgeting, and compliance with industry regulations.

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Plastic Injection Molding Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, reducing machine downtime, and managing production schedules to meet tight deadlines. Addressing these issues typically involves implementing preventive maintenance programs, training staff on best practices, and closely monitoring quality control metrics. Successful managers also foster strong communication between engineering, maintenance, and production teams to quickly resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Plastic Injection Molding Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Plastic Injection Molding Manager, you need expertise in molding processes, quality control, and production management, typically supported by a technical degree or relevant industry experience. Familiarity with injection molding machinery, process monitoring software, and lean manufacturing systems is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and resolve production challenges. These skills ensure efficient operations, high-quality output, and a safe, productive manufacturing environment.
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Maintenance Technician - Plastic Injection Molding

Thunderbird Metals

Greensboro, NC • On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Plastic Injection Molding Position Overview
The Maintenance Tech's primary responsibility is to ensure that equipment is safely operating and meets its intended use optimizing equipment up-time. The purpose of the Maintenance Mechanic is to make scheduled and unscheduled repairs on all machines and related equipment used in manufacturing as well as maintaining all building systems.
Maintenance Tech - Plastic Injection Molding Essential Functions
  • This position will maintain production and facility equipment to include installation, set up, preventative maintenance, and adjustments required by technical service instructions.
  • Safely troubleshoots, performs repairs, and executes all preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Inspects and tests equipment to detect causes of malfunctions on hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatics.
  • Capability of reading blueprints pertaining to hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, molding machines, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Dismantle machinery and equipment to gain access and perform diagnoses.
  • Removes and replaces worn or defective parts.
  • Repair/replace hoses, wiring, valves, etc., reassembles and verifies proper function.
  • Coordinate and schedule PM or repairs with production scheduler.
  • Maintain, document, and constantly improve preventive/predictive maintenance functions.
  • Maintains a high standard of housekeeping regarding work areas.
  • Follow all safety precautions on equipment, machinery and tools repairs per OSHA and complete all tasks or assignments as requested.
  • Willing to participate in continuing education programs and seminars.
  • Responsibilities are not limited to only those listed above.
  • Performs other related duties and job assignments as required.
  • Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner.

Maintenance Tech - Plastic Injection Molding Required Experience
  • Prefer 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
  • Prefer hands on experience troubleshooting and repairing injection molding equipment.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, mechanical.
  • Experience in operating various hand tools and machining equipment.
  • Continually demonstrates excellent time management skills, works extra hours as required to complete pending repairs.
  • Need to possess basic tools to perform the job.

Maintenance Tech - Plastic Injection Molding Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
  • Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
  • Ability to use hand tools.
  • Ability to read applicable instructions.

Company Overview
At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers - now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.
Benefits
  • 401(k) with matching program.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. #TBMaintenance
Pay Range: $25 - $32 per hour

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