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Molding Technician I
LEGO —Chester, VA
- $27.95 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Family leave
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1st Shift Machine Operator
TEMPERPACK TECHNOLOGIES INC —Richmond, VA
- Up to $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
Changeover Technician: Injection Molding
LEGO —Chester, VA
- $26.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Family leave
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2nd shift Machine Operator
TEMPERPACK TECHNOLOGIES INC —Richmond, VA
- Up to $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
SAW OPERATOR--$25/HR LOCAL AREA
Cornerstone Consulting —Richmond, VA
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
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Molding Technician I

LEGO -
Chester, VA

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Job Details

$27.95 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Family leave

Qualifications

Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Machine setup
Process improvement standards implementation
Basic math
Injection (injection molding)
Equipment troubleshooting
Mid-level
High school diploma or GED
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Assembly
Training or mentoring plastics production machine operators
Task prioritization
Team training
Quality issues
Training machine operators
Automated systems
Cleaning
Production monitoring
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Technical training
Operational excellence initiatives
Technical troubleshooting support
Safety standard operating procedures
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Mechanical troubleshooting
Equipment adjustment (production tasks)
Production troubleshooting

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Dismantle, clean, assemble, and set up molding tools for production
Perform mold changes and prepare machines for production runs
Troubleshoot basic molding and equipment issues; escalate complex issues as needed
Monitor cycle times, injection intervals, and part quality
Support operators with process-related questions
Maintain mold cleanliness and readiness for production
Collaborate with production and mold maintenance teams to minimize downtime
Support production across multiple molding machines as directed, prioritizing tasks based on production needs
May perform or assist in end-to-end molding operator and changeover technician duties as needed to support production continuity and meet business demands
Provide basic training and guidance to operators, interns, and trainees
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
Apply Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles in daily work
Support general production activities as needed
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Equipment & Technology Scope

Experience with foundational injection molding equipment and production platforms, including but not limited to:

Standard injection molding machines (25-ton to 150-ton presses)
High-volume production environments
Manual and semi-automated systems

Education & Experience

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
2–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics preferred)
Technical certificate or coursework in plastics technology, manufacturing, or mechanical systems
Exposure to injection molding machine interfaces (e.g., Arburg, Engel, or similar)
Starting Hourly Rate $27.95

Core Competencies

Basic understanding of injection molding processes and parameters
Mechanical aptitude and safe tool handling
Ability to follow standard work and procedures
Basic troubleshooting and issue identification
Ability to manage tasks across multiple machines under supervision
Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to work with metric units (e.g., millimeters, grams, degrees Celsius)

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $27.95 - $27.95 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

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Molding Technician I

1st Shift Machine Operator

Changeover Technician: Injection Molding

2nd shift Machine Operator

SAW OPERATOR--$25/HR LOCAL AREA

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