Injection Molding Technician - 3rd Shift
Hubbell · Rocky Mount, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 19 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Hubbell (industrial) in Rocky Mount, NC. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Injection molding, Tooling, EHS / safety
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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 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 35%
- ✓ Tooling 29%
- FDA / GMP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Hubbell in Rocky Mount
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Full description from HubbellAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Trade school certification or Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
- ✓Experience performing mold changes in an injection molding environment.
- ✓Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
- ✓Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- ✓Experience operating overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
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Job Overview
The Injection Molding Technician is responsible for performing mold changeovers on injection molding equipment while supporting the maintenance and reliability of production equipment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring molds are changed safely, efficiently, and according to production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment utilization. The technician works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Tooling personnel and performs preventive maintenance activities, minor repairs, and basic troubleshooting of molding and auxiliary equipment.
3rd Shift (10pm to 6:30am) Monday - Friday with OT as needed on weekdays and weekends
Training will be REQUIRED on 1st shift for at least 6-8 weeks or until training complete.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- •Perform mold changeovers on injection molding presses according to production schedules.
- •Prepare machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment for startup and production.
- •Assist with machine startup activities following mold installation.
- •Verify molds, utilities, cooling connections, and support equipment are operating correctly.
- •Support production and process technicians during startup validation and transition to production.
- •Perform routine preventive maintenance activities on molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
- •Conduct inspections of hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, drive, and mechanical systems.
- •Diagnose and correct minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
- •Assist maintenance personnel with larger repairs and improvement projects.
- •Read and interpret manuals, work instructions, blueprints, and work orders.
- •Safely operate forklifts, hoists, cranes, and material handling equipment as required.
- •Maintain accurate maintenance and PM records.
- •Practice and promote safety at all times.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- •High School Diploma or GED.
- •1+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, injection molding, tooling, or a related technical field.
- •Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- •Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, hoists, and measuring devices.
- •Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
- •Ability to become certified to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- •Compliance with all OSHA and company safety requirements.