Molding Tech I - Night Shift
Arthrex · Pendleton, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Arthrex (medical devices) in Pendleton, SC. Is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Injection molding, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$92k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 1240 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (3+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 53%
- ✓ Tooling 32%
- CNC 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Arthrex in Pendleton
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Full description from ArthrexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Strong working knowledge in trouble shooting molding machines, and processes.
- ◆Notifies Supervisor and/or Mold Toolmaker if equipment is not operating properly.
- ◆Able to get information for different types of materials and molding conditions.
- ◆Responsible for all cold and restarts of the molding machines.
- ◆Make sure parts are to specification.
- ◆Make sure all PM’s on the running machine is done for every shift.
- ◆Make sure all changes are documented.
- ◆Ensures work area, machine, tooling and parts are neat and organized.
- ◆Keep insert inventory up to date and notify supervisor when running low.
- ◆Complete Mold repair work order sheets are filled out when tool work is needed and notifying the supervisor.
- ◆Demonstrates the ability to work in a steady, professional manner with little or no supervision.
- ◆Ability to work in team environment.
Education and Experience
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required
- ✓3 years of industrial injection molding experience is required
- ✓Medical molding device experience preferred
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training
Must know the machine controllers, different parts to injection molding machine, different tool types and their components. Must know tooling terminologies. Basic understanding in reading blue prints and using different measuring devices. Must know the machines auxiliary equipment and good working knowledge of robots. Strong knowledge in setting and pulling tools. Must have knowledge of scientific molding and process optimization. Basic knowledge of different types of materials and molding conditions.
requirements
listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
Requirements
Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.
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Molding Tech I - Night Shift
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Molding Tech for our Pendleton, SC manufacturing location on Night Shift (Monday through Thursday, 7:30 pm to 6 am). Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
Main Objective
Ensure all molds and molding equipment are kept in optimal operating conditions at all times to guarantee top quality output with minimal down time.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills
Must be able to work process on injection molding machines.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
Language and Communication Skills
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. To bend frequently and lift 50-70 lbs on a regular basis.
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Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Arthrex Benefits
- •Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- •Company-Provided Life Insurance
- •Voluntary Life Insurance
- •Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- •Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- •Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- •Annual Bonus
- •Wellness Incentive Program
- •Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- •Free Onsite Lunch
- •Tuition Reimbursement Program
- •Trip of a Lifetime
- •Paid Parental Leave
- •Paid Time Off
- •Volunteer PTO
- •Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)