**Job Title: Mold Technician** **Job Description** A blow molding mechanic is responsible for the setup, safety, and basic maintenance of molds, machines, and production equipment as necessary. This position involves monitoring the molding process from start to finish, making corrections when necessary, and preparing for equipment job changes with the ability to plan and be prepared prior to the changeover. The role also includes diagnosing and analyzing problems, replacing or repairing broken or worn parts on equipment, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, submitting containers to the Quality department for First Article Inspection, and performing any other duties assigned or needed. **Responsibilities** + Set up, ensure safety, and perform basic maintenance of molds, machines, and production equipment. + Monitor the molding process from start to finish and make necessary corrections. + Prepare for equipment job changes with the ability to plan and be prepared prior to the changeover. + Diagnose and analyze problems, replace or repair broken or worn parts on equipment. + Maintain a safe and clean work environment. + Submit containers to the Quality department for First Article Inspection. + Perform any other duties assigned or needed. **Essential Skills** + Strong technical skills. + Attention to detail. + Strong ability to troubleshoot processing issues. + Able to work overtime as needed. + Able to use a variety of hand and power tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanical aptitude. + Experience with mold setup and injection molding. + Experience with preventive maintenance and maintenance repair. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values technical expertise and attention to detail. Enjoy the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to high-quality production processes. Benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages skill development and offers opportunities for overtime. **Work Environment** This position operates on the 2nd shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, with 48 hours of work and opportunities for overtime on Friday or Saturday. Training is provided on the first shift. The work environment is focused on maintaining safety and cleanliness, with a variety of hand and power tools used regularly. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Barnhart, Missouri. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.