Mold Technician - 3rd Shift
Bosch · Albion, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Automotive
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Bosch (automotive) in Albion, IN. Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment by maintaining 5S standards, demonstrating situational safety awareness, and promptly escalating safety concerns.
- Tools it names
- 5S, OEE, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, Injection molding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 76%
- ✓ Root cause 44%
- ✓ Tooling 36%
- Machining 32%
- EHS / safety 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, OEE, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Position Summary
The Mold Technician is responsible for maintaining the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of injection molds and supporting equipment to ensure uninterrupted production. This position plays a key role in producing quality parts by troubleshooting mold-related issues, minimizing downtime, reducing scrap, and supporting production goals. The Mold Technician is expected to demonstrate strong situational safety awareness, promptly escalate safety concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhances the culture order of Safety , Quality , Delivery and Cost . Success in this role directly impacts operational performance, customer satisfaction, and the company's commitment to manufacturing excellence.
Main
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform mold installation, removal, machine setup, material setup, and process startup/shutdown to ensure safe and efficient production.
- ◆Monitor assigned production zone performance by tracking and responding to key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE, equipment downtime, scrap, schedule adherence, and workplace organization.
- ◆Verify job setups, process parameters, and production conditions to ensure quality parts are produced and approved processes are maintained.
- ◆Troubleshoot molding processes, respond to machine alarms, remove stuck parts, and resolve process or equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
- ◆Document daily activities, process changes, troubleshooting efforts, and production losses with accurate and detailed notes to support communication and continuous improvement.
- ◆Inspect molds following maintenance, repair, or modification by performing dimensional re-verifications and confirming production readiness before release.
- ◆Maintain molds, auxiliary equipment, material distribution systems, water lines, and related tooling through cleaning, minor repairs, date wheel changes, and preventative maintenance activities.
- ◆Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment by maintaining 5S standards, demonstrating situational safety awareness, and promptly escalating safety concerns.
- ◆Support the development of team members by training and mentoring less experienced Mold Technicians and sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
- ◆Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce scrap, improve equipment performance, increase process stability, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
- ◆Assist with mold trials, new product launches, engineering evaluations, and validation activities as needed.
- ◆Support maintenance, engineering, quality, and production teams by providing technical expertise during troubleshooting and improvement initiatives.
- ◆Maintain inventory of commonly used tooling, fittings, hoses, and setup supplies while identifying replenishment needs.
- ◆Participate in cross-functional meetings, safety initiatives, audits, and training activities to support departmental and organizational objectives.
- ◆Recommend improvements to standard work, procedures, tooling, and processes to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
- ◆Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support business and operational needs.
Required
- ✓High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
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Preferred
- +Previous experience in plastic injection molding, mold setup, process technician, or a closely related manufacturing role, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.
- +Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and rigging equipment or obtain certification as required by company policy.
- +Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely use hand tools, measuring devices, and maintenance equipment.
- +Ability to read and interpret process sheets, setup instructions, safety procedures, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.
- +Experience with 500–1,900 ton injection molding machines (Nissei, Krauss Maffei, Engel, or equivalent).
- +Knowledge of Scientific Molding and Decoupled Molding principles.
- +Experience with mold process monitoring systems, including cavity pressure transducers, sensors, and data acquisition equipment.
- +Experience programming, operating, or troubleshooting six-axis robots (Nachi, Fanuc, or equivalent).
- +Technical certifications or formal training such as RJG Master Molder, Paulson, Routsis, AIM, or equivalent industry-recognized programs.
- +Experience using manufacturing performance metrics such as OEE, downtime, scrap, cycle time, and schedule adherence to improve production performance.
- +Demonstrated participation in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, or scrap reduction initiatives.