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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for plastic injection technician in Appleton, WI is $20.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.96 and $22.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a plastic injection technician do?

A plastic injection technician operates and maintains injection molding machines to produce plastic parts. They set up molds, monitor the manufacturing process, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality standards are met, often working with tools like calipers and gauges. The role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and sometimes certifications in machine operation or safety procedures.
Infographic showing various Plastic Injection Technician job openings in Appleton, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,497 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Plastic Injection Molding process technician

Green Bay, WI • On-site

TekSky
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$24.25 - $29.25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Looking for a home with the Culture that appreciates you become part of the WPI Family! We are adding to our team and looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician for our 2nd and 3rd Shift. Our Process Technician performs molding machine startups and corrects non-conformance's using scientific molding and root-cause analysis techniques. Additionally, the Process Technician installs, removes, and troubleshoots simple to complex plastic injection molds using various tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Job Duties
Complete daily cycle checklist to ensure safe and efficient operation of complex injection molding equipment
May have to assist with mold sets of injection molding equipment
Complete line clearance following color changes
Respond to machine alarms
Monitor, audit, and provide guidance to line operators
Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel
Assist with machine efficiency
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications
I. Education and certifications
Required: High School diploma or equivalent
Required: Certified RJG Master Molder or AIM Molding 1
Preferred: AIM Molding 2
II. Work experience
Required: Experience performing mold setups or similar work using tools and machinery related to plastic injection molding
Required: 5+ years' processing injection molding machines and creating efficiencies
III. Job skills
Strong Hands-On injection molding processing and troubleshooting ability using scientific approach
Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with Plastics Injection molding machines
Experience of Multi-Shot molding, automated color blending and central material drying
Experience with engineering grade materials
Ability to work under limited supervision, to self-initiate activities and to work within time limits.
Proficiency using shop monitoring systems for proper assignment of various codes, mold cavitation, etc.
Ability to communicate root cause issues and actions being implemented
Relentless continuous improvement driver
Availability: work shift overtime and possible weekends
"Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future."
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Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

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