Manufacturing

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.

A Day In The Life

Manufacturing Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Average

$40,280

ANNUAL

$19.37

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,660

ANNUAL

$14.26

HOURLY

Mid Level

$38,880

ANNUAL

$18.69

HOURLY

Expert Level

$48,810

ANNUAL

$23.46

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

1

Current Available Jobs

1,270

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Supporting Certifications

Degree Recommendations


Top Expected Tasks

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Trunk Strength

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Static Strength


Job Opportunities

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

  • Injection Mold Technician
    Parker Hannifin Corporation    TUCSON, AZ 85702
     Posted 10 days    

    Injection Mold Technician

    Location : TUCSON, AZ, United States

    Job Family : Manufacturing

    Job Type : Regular

    Posted : Feb 2, 2024

    Job ID : 44908

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    Role Summary:

    The Mold Technician is responsible for setting up and operating injection mold machines to cast product from raw material to final product, follow set production schedules, prepare required production documentation, and perform the overall inspection of parts.

    Responsibilities:​​​​​

    + Operate different types of injection mold machines.

    + Load existing programs onto machines.

    + Make adjustments to molding parameters by using necessary measuring equipment to product accurate parts.

    + Have good understanding of various types of tooling used in molding and their proper application.

    + Conduct basic preventative maintenance and rub basic diagnostics.

    + Conduct troubleshooting for basic symptoms on a variety of machines.

    + Ability to remove barrel on a variety of machines.

    + Remove and install mold bases.

    + Remove and change oil and oil filters on a variety of machines.

    + Complete production and inspection documentation.

    Qualifications:

    + High School graduate or equivalent.

    + 1-3 years of related experience, preferred.

    + Know basic math concepts.

    Parker offers a variety of comprehensive benefits and resources to help your physical, financial, and overall, well being so you can thrive in all aspects of your life.

    We’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions to empower your future.

    Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $13.7 billion global company.

    With annual sales of $13.7 billion in fiscal year 2020, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.

    The company has operations in 49 countries around the world.

    Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 63 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

    Parker’s engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

    By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

    Headquartered in Richmond, California, Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division delivers proven gas and fluid delivery systems and components to customers around the globe. We have the ability to integrate multiple technologies into unique solutions that require the highest levels of precision and performance in cost-effective packages.

    For semiconductor tool manufacturers, Veriflo offers ultra-high purity stainless steel and fluoropolymer fittings, valves, regulators and manifolds for VMBs,CMBs, tooling modules, wafer cleaning, wet etching and other specialized microelectronics processing applications.

    This high-tech market is constantly evolving and Parker offers an extensive portfolio of products to support the demands of cleanliness and surface preparation for every process.

    Working at Parker is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 58,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Parker, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact.br>br> Visit us on www.parker.com/veriflo

    Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

    (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

    If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_gina\_supplement.pdf

    Drug-Free Workplace

    In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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    Employment Type

    Full Time


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