Weekday Extrusion Machine Operator Jobs in Edison, NJ

Job Title: Injection Molding Technician
Job Description

The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including machine start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, and equipment adjustments to ensure efficient and consistent production. This role supports production by ensuring molded components meet quality standards, maintaining documentation for traceability, and performing routine maintenance. The technician also handles small-scale issues such as cleaning tools, monitoring auxiliary equipment, and ensuring machines run continuously.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tear down, and troubleshoot injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Make necessary machine and process adjustments to maintain efficient production.
• Work closely with production personnel to ensure molded components meet specifications.
• Provide molded components in a timely manner to support production schedules.
• Generate and maintain documentation for molding runs to ensure traceability.
• Establish procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform routine maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Complete required paperwork, including routing/setup sheets and time sheets.
• Collaborate with Production Manager, area leaders, programmers, and engineers to resolve molding or assembly issues.
• Input and retrieve correct program codes from machines and network systems.
• Support continuous machine operation by addressing small issues such as tool cleaning and auxiliary equipment checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of experience in injection molding or extrusion molding.
• Strong understanding of injection molding machine operation.
• Experience with process control documentation.
• Ability to record and maintain machine setting parameters.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, etc.).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating Ranger Robots.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Why Work Here?

Join a highly collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment that values safety and efficiency. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team of production staff, engineers, and supervisors, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace. Experience the satisfaction of maintaining production uptime and contributing to high-quality production outputs.

Work Environment

The Injection Molding Technician works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with continuous machine operation and frequent interaction with molding equipment, tools, and auxiliary systems. The role requires maintaining a clean, organized workspace and following all safety procedures while supporting production uptime. Technicians are frequently exposed to noise and moving machinery, heat from molding equipment, plastic materials, lubricants, and cleaning agents. The work schedule includes Thursday 1 PM to 7 PM, Friday to Sunday 7 AM to 7 PM, and Monday to Wednesday 7 PM to 7 AM, with Thursday 7 PM to 1 AM. Temporary shift coverage may be required, and flexibility with hours is appreciated. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and frequently move, transport, and position equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $33.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.