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The Lee Company

Plastics Engineers engage in extensive cross-functional collaboration with management, engineering, mold makers, operators, and vendors to continuously improve part, tooling, and processes.

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The Lee Company

Plastics Engineer

Essex, CT · On-site

Plastics Engineers engage in extensive cross-functional collaboration with management, engineering, mold makers, operators, and vendors to continuously improve part, tooling, and processes.

Apr Plastics Inc

Blow Mold Tech

Parlin, NJ · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

... blow mold operators Requirements - Prior experience in plastics blow molding and injection blow molding - Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately - Strong ...

Apr Plastics Inc

Blow Mold Tech

Parlin, NJ · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

... blow mold operators Requirements - Prior experience in plastics blow molding and injection blow molding - Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately - Strong ...

Coast Personnel

Molding Operator

Turtle Lake, WI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

The operator then does work on those parts following various written and verbal instructions ... Remove the molded plastic parts from injection molding machines. * Trim part from runner using a ...

Apr Plastics Inc

Blow Mold Tech

Parlin, NJ · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

... blow mold operators Requirements - Prior experience in plastics blow molding and injection blow molding - Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers accurately - Strong ...

WET Design

$20 - $24/hr

Injection Mold Operator The Injection Mold Operator is responsible for producing parts using our Arburg Plastic Injection Molding Machines. Operate 77, 275 and 750 ton machines to produce high ...

VOLT

Injection Mold Operator 1st shift

Chicopee, MA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Produce high-quality plastic microplates used in laboratories worldwide * Operate injection molding machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment * Perform quality inspection of plastic molded ...

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How much do plastics moulding operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for plastics moulding operator in the United States is $18.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Plastics Moulding Operator vs Plastics Processing Technician?

AspectPlastics Moulding OperatorPlastics Processing Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications preferredTechnical certifications or vocational training often required
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant, operating molding machinesManufacturing or lab setting, overseeing processing equipment
Job FocusOperating molding machines to produce plastic partsMonitoring and adjusting processing parameters for quality control

The main difference is that Plastics Moulding Operators focus on running molding machines to produce plastic components, while Plastics Processing Technicians oversee and optimize the processing parameters to ensure quality. Both roles require technical skills and work in manufacturing environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What is a plastics moulding operator job description?

A plastics moulding operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring plastic injection molding machines to produce parts according to specifications. They inspect finished products for quality, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety protocols are followed in a manufacturing environment. Skills in machine operation, attention to detail, and knowledge of plastics materials are essential for this role.

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Plastics Engineer

We’re hiring a Plastics Engineer. Learn more about the position below.

Position: Plastics Engineer

Location: Essex, CT | Full Time

Company Overview:

The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries.

Lee Company products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Lee’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control.

Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of modern manufacturing and office space at four sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.

Job Description:

Plastics Project Engineers lead all aspects of plastic component lifecycle, from initial concept through design, testing, and production within an active manufacturing environment. This pivotal role involves prototyping, testing, analysis, and managing the entire product realization process. They are responsible for the design of precision plastic and elastomeric parts, injection molds, and transfer molds, ensuring exacting workmanship standards for dimensionally accurate, repeatable, and flash-free parts. Plastics Engineers engage in extensive cross-functional collaboration with management, engineering, mold makers, operators, and vendors to continuously improve part, tooling, and processes.

Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in Plastics Engineering, or similar engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • At least five years of experience with plastic part design, mold design, tool design, injection molding operations and manufacturing engineering.
  • A desire to learn about new developments in the plastics engineering field and an interest in following that progress through trade shows, professional texts, technical papers, etc.
  • Medical\\Scientific design experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with design tools such as SolidWorks, TopSolid, Moldex3D or similar.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform engineering duties and assignments that include design, detailing, sustaining, and maintaining precision plastic and elastomeric parts, injection molds, and transfer molds.
  • Enforce exacting workmanship standards for dimensionally accurate, repeatable, and flash-free parts.
  • Work with engineering, mold makers, and mold operators to continuously improve part, tooling, and processes associated with molding operations. Initiate and document mold repairs, track spare parts, and implement improvements.
  • Prepare of drawings, calculations, analysis, and specifications. Ensure accuracy of designs, dimensions, tolerances, specifications, etc.
  • Design fixtures and experiments to prove part conformance and performance.
  • Work with manufacturing to methodize production operations, tooling requirements, feasibility, and cost estimates, etc.
  • Document and maintain process specifications and work instructions associated with molding as well as participate in MRB.
  • Work with purchasing on vendor relations and specification development for purchased equipment/tools.

The Lee Company Advantages:

The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a growing, well-managed company providing an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural, campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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