Manufacturing Technician
About the job
- An Associate's degree in a technical field, preferably in plastics, machining, or equipment fabrication, plus a minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of programmable logic controller systems and demonstrated experience designing and supporting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Excellent machining capabilities using computer numerical control machining equipment, including proficiency in setting up and programming equipment using manual, conversational shop-floor, and computer-aided manufacturing system programming in G-code and M-code.
- Thorough working knowledge of grinding, polishing, and wire electrical discharge machining.
- Support assembly operations involving pad printers, ultrasonic welders, milling machines, conveyor lines, heat-staking and insertion equipment, ovens, vacuum systems, fixtures, safety devices, and guarding.
- Troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controller systems.
- Perform assembly equipment setups.
- Identify preventative maintenance needs and perform preventative maintenance at established frequencies on assembly equipment to ensure safety, productivity, quality, and maximum uptime.
- Design, develop, purchase, and fabricate assembly equipment, tooling, and machines.
- Identify opportunities to improve assembly equipment so that it is safer, more efficient, and produces the highest-quality parts possible.
- Work with manufacturing team members, managers, and engineers to identify and implement improvements.
- Assist the Maintenance department with general plant maintenance.
- Assist in training other employees on safety, assembly techniques, and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Mack Molding provides end-to-end plastics-based product development and manufacturing across medical, commercial, and industrial markets. It combines design, prototyping, engineering services, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining, and full assembly in ISO 9001, 13485, and 14001 facilities. Its MackMedical unit supplies fully assembled Class III PMA medical devices, surgical instruments, delivery systems, and orthopedic disposables. The southern division in Inman, SC and Statesville, NC focuses on large-part molding with 40 presses, supporting the goal of helping customers bring products to market efficiently through a single-source, regulated manufacturing solution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Milford, Connecticut
Founded
1920
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- In February 2025, Mack committed more than $3 million to new presses and automation.
- In February 2026, Mack added five presses and invested more than $5.5 million.
- Notpla's homecare partnership expands Mack into sustainable packaging and new consumer channels.
What critics are saying
- Mack's 2024 Somple retirement transition risks customer and employee churn during 2025.
- The 2025 Vermont discrimination ruling shows costly labor-management exposure and reputational damage.
- If large-program wins stall, Mack's heavy capex in 2025-2026 becomes underutilized capacity.
What makes Mack Molding unique
- Mack blends custom injection molding, contract manufacturing, and engineering across Vermont, Carolinas, Massachusetts, Connecticut.
- Its 120-plus-press footprint includes 4,000-ton equipment for oversized, highly engineered parts.
- Vertical integration and large-part capacity let Mack serve medical, industrial, and transportation customers end-to-end.
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