
Molding Technician
Smith+Nephew · Mansfield, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Smith+Nephew (medical devices) in Mansfield, MA. Company policies and procedures.
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 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 958 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$103k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 53%
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- CNC 29%
- Lean 29%
- Machining 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smith+Nephew in Mansfield
3 other open roles at this site · 9 people we found in manufacturing roles at Smith+Nephew.
- Design Quality Engineer · Quality
- Sustaining Design Quality Engineering Manager · Quality · Manager
- Senior Design Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
Full description from Smith+NephewAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
This position requires a person to transform components from a raw material state to a complete, product through the molding process while working in a team environment. Must be able to comply with all governing rules including Smith & Nephew policies and procedures and adhere to safety and cleanliness practices in the workplace. This position works under moderate supervision. Must perform other assignment as assigned inside and outside of a clean room environment.
What will you be doing?
- •Visually inspection of mold and equipment prior to installing into mold machine -Set-up, operation, and, Inspection of product produced on molding equipment - Verify equipment function; ejector switch, mold opening and closing and side cores opening and closing freely, abnormal noise, water leakage, ect… bring it to attention of engineers and PM tech. -Use of appropriate inspection equipment,
Complete and understand documentation needed to comply with Smith & Nephew policies, Quality Manual and procedures including but not limited to: • FDA, QSR and various domestic and international standards and regulations. • Company policies and procedures. • Complete assigned training on time.
Labor transactions and bar code scanning Work in a team environment using the skills of communicating, listening and participating in developing improvement on products and processes. Focus on safety, cleanliness of equipment and company product, including but not limited to: Simple maintenance, as required Clean work area as needed
What will you need to be successful?
- •Shift: Able to work in shift 3 (nigh shift).
- •Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- •License/certification: Must be able to successfully achieve certified operator status where applicable.
- •Competencies: Must be able to read/write English, have basic math skills and show good attention to detail with paperwork. Legible handwriting a must. Must be able to complete simple inspections.
- •Experience: 0-6 months experience medical devices manufacturing is required.
- •Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
You Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- •Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ( https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).
- •Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
- •Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
- •Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
- •Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- •Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- •Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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