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Injection Mold Operator
Careers & Salaries
Also Known as:
Bed Laborer, Caster, Fabricator, Injection Molding Machine Operator, Machine Operator, Mold Mechanic, Molder, Molding Line Assistant, Molding Line Operator, Press Operator
What is a
Injection Mold Operator
?
Injection Molding Operator sets up and operates injection-molding machines to cast products from thermoplastic materials: Installs dies on machine, according to work order specifications, using clamps, bolts, and handtools. They Sets machine controls, regulating molding temperature, volume of plastic, molding pressure and time, according to knowledge of plastics and molding procedures.
They are held responsible for assessing and ensuring molded parts/products quality and reliability. Depending on the intensity of work, Injection Molding Operator may need to work in shifts to ensure timely outcome.
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Why Become
Injection Mold Operator
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
5,300
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Operation Monitoring
Active Listening
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Technical Skills:
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Office suite software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
What Does a
Injection Mold Operator
Do?
Place materials into molds.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.
Clean workpieces or finished products.
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.
Build production molds.
Remove workpieces from molds.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
46,800
professionals
2028:
47,700
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
5,300
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$42,030
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Construction Manager
Machine Operator
Supply Chain Manager
Common Next Positions
General Managers
Sales Manager
Plant Manager
Production Engineer
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