Injection Mold Setter
STERIS · Conroe, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at STERIS (medical devices) in Conroe, TX. 1 year manufacturing or other position with strong mechanical aptitude.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Injection molding, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 85 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $85k–$105k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- ✓ Tooling 43%
- Machining 31%
- CNC 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: STERIS in Conroe
3 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer II · Quality
- Molding Process Technician - 1st shift · Process · Technician
- Molding Process Technician- 2nd Shift · Process · Technician
Full description from STERISAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Injection Mold Setter is an entry level Injection Molding position responsible for the setup of tooling and auxiliary equipment for plastic injection molding machines including but not limited to water lines, knock out bars, hydraulic lines. Duties include tool changeovers for horizontal and vertical injection molding machines in a safe, effective, manner per documented standard work, with a high-level of oversight and guidance.
Shift Hours: Monday – Friday & 1:30pm - 10:00pm
Pay: $20.74- $26.97per hour + a shift differential of $0.50
What you will do
as an Injection Mold Setter
- ◆Set Injection Molding tools and auxiliary equipment per appropriate procedures, with a high level of oversight.
- ◆Verifies production paperwork is correct prior to production handoff
- ◆Performs material handling duties as necessary to ensure proper raw materials are available and loaded per production paperwork.
- ◆Perform production part packing duties as necessary.
- ◆Follows the company’s medical manufacturing quality system per ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines to ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations.
- ◆Adheres to company safety policies as well as OSHA rules and regulations.
- ◆Must operate an overhead crane on a regular basis.
- ◆Helps attain scheduling targets and communicates possible issues and deviations appropriately.
- ◆Integrate with company’s continuous improvement activities including ideas submissions, safety observations, 5S, adherence to standard work, and data tracking/charting.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned to meet the objectives of the facility.
Required
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓1 year manufacturing or other position with strong mechanical aptitude.
- ✓Must be mechanically inclined and ability to use hand and power tools.
- ✓Maintain the organization of the Mold storage racks.
- ✓Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the Mold change cart.
- ✓Detail orientated-complete and accurate documentation.
Preferred Experience
Skills
Pay range for this opportunity is $20.74 - $26.97. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
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Preferred
- +Experience in an Injection Molding environment.
- +Experience with hand measurement equipment. (calipers, gage pins, etc.)
Other
- •Lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer
- •Market Competitive Pay
- •Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
- •Long/short Term disability coverage
- •401(k) with company match
- •Maternity & Paternal Leave
- •Additional add-ons benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- •Tuition Reimbursement and continues educations programs
- •Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career