**Job Title: Injection Molding Technician** **Job Description** The candidate in this position will be responsible for starting up, shutting down, and monitoring injection molding machines to ensure that parts meet specifications. This role involves assisting in the setup and startup of all machines within the facility, which includes both automated and manual machines. Initial training will be provided for 4-5 weeks during the first shift, after which the candidate will transition to the second shift. **Responsibilities** + Start up and shut down injection molding machines. + Monitor machines to ensure parts meet specifications. + Assist in the setup and startup of all machines in the facility. + Perform quality checks and ensure quality assurance throughout the shift. **Essential Skills** + 2-3 years of experience in the plastic industry. + 2-3 years of experience in machine operating. + Experience with setup or processing machines. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Familiarity with injection molding and plastic injection processes. + Prior knowledge of machine operations is beneficial but not required. **Why Work Here?** Join a team where you will receive comprehensive training and have the opportunity to work with both automated and manual machines. Our work environment promotes skill development and offers flexibility with shift options. **Work Environment** The facility is smaller with several machines on the floor, fostering a close-knit production team. It can get warm during the winter months. Safety glasses are required, and pants should be worn below the knees. Openings are available on the first shift (6am-4pm) and second shift (4pm-2am). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buchanan, MI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Buchanan,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026. **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.