Saint Louis Park, MN
Now Hiring: Molding Setup Technician
Location: St. Louis Park, MN
Pay: $23.00-$29.00 - Starting wage is based upon experience. Paid weekly!
Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full time
About this opportunity:
As a Molding Set-Up Technician, you'll play a key role in setting up, operating, and fine-tuning injection and compression molding machines. In this dynamic position, you'll work closely with the shift supervisor to ensure smooth operations and efficient production throughout the department. You'll also help train and mentor team members to maintain workflow and meet production goals.
What you'll be doing:
Set up and operate injection and compression molding machines and associated equipment.
Perform machine adjustments and implement process improvements to enhance part quality and ensure optimal machine performance.
Assist with shift transition by communicating with the 1st shift Set-Up Technician.
Shrink wrap, tape, and weigh boxes and materials as needed.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload raw materials, molds, and finished products.
Sample material and try out molds and dies.
Train other set-up techs, assistants, and operators.
Monitor productivity by tracking downtime and cycle rates.
Create schedules, machine utilization plans, process documents, and set-up procedures.
Make data entries including bar coding, moving material, shipping, and receiving.
Load and unload trucks and properly locate raw materials.
Work closely with support departments to address maintenance or tooling concerns.
Make suggestions for departmental processes or improvements.
Organize molding storage areas, cabinets, and documentation in a neat and orderly fashion.
Perform other duties as assigned
What makes you a great fit:
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
1+ year experience in injection molding or compression molding preferred
Mechanical aptitude
A reliable record of attendance and punctuality
Initiative, motivation and able to multi-task with minimal direction
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Possess a strong sense of determination
Why work here?
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly paycheck!
Submit your resume today!
How to apply for this position:
Submit your resume Direct Hire Team at directhire@atlasstaffinginc.com - one of our dedicated Direct Hire Specialists will follow up with you.
Please use reference # in the subject line.
We hope to hear from you soon!
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