Molding Technician in Southington, CT Job Listing at Kelly Services in Southington, CT (Job ID US3562932_BH9590872)

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Find a Role that Fits Your Skills with Kelly Services!
We're offering an exciting opportunity as a Molding Technician – Level 1 on the 1st Shift at our Southington, CT location. At Kelly Services, we're committed to helping you discover work that fits your lifestyle and supports your growth. If you're looking for hands-on technical work, consistent hours, and a chance to build a long-term career—this could be your next opportunity.

Why You Should Apply:

Competitive Pay: $27.00/hour
Skill Development: Work with plastic injection molding machines and advanced controls
Steady Schedule: Day shift—no travel required, Monday to Friday
Career Support: Join a team focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement

A Typical Day as a Molding Technician:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up injection molding machines, performing changeovers, and safety checks

• Adjusting processes to resolve defects and ensure quality output

• Conducting quality inspections and basic preventive maintenance on molds and equipment

• Managing material changes and documenting production data

• Operating computer-based control systems like Shibaura Injectvisor

• Supporting cross-functional teams and assisting operators as needed

This Role Could Be a Great Fit If You Have:

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Up to 3 years in a manufacturing environment
Skills: Mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and understanding of safety standards
Tech Savvy: Basic computer knowledge, experience with equipment control systems
Physical Ability: Able to lift 35 lbs., push/pull up to 80 lbs., and meet physical demands on the production floor

Nice-to-Haves:

• Technical school background or certifications

• Experience operating plastic injection molding equipment

• Familiarity with Shibaura Injectvisor or similar machine interfaces

• Preventive maintenance experience in manufacturing

Work Schedule & Location:

Shift: 1st Shift | 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday
Location: Southington, CT
Employment Type: Contingent Worker (10-month temp-to-hire assignment)

Work Conditions:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Regular standing, lifting, pushing/pulling heavy equipment

• Focused on safety, quality, and environmental compliance

• No travel required

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Apply today and let Kelly Services help you find what's next. Even if this role isn't your perfect match, joining our network connects you to future opportunities across the region.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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