Plastic Injection Mold Technician

• Develop, validate, and document scientific molding processes for new and existing tools, including viscosity curves, gate seal studies, cooling studies, and process windows.
• Participate in mold qualification and process validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ and DOE studies for new tools, engineering changes, and re-qualifications.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex process, quality, and equipment issues including short shots, flash, warpage, sink, voids, and dimensional or cosmetic non-conformances.
• Establish and maintain robust process parameters and control plans, ensuring processes are locked, documented, and reproducible across shifts and operators.
• Optimize cycle time, scrap rate, and first-pass yield through data-driven process improvements and continuous monitoring.
• Partner with Design, Tooling, and Quality Engineering to provide DFM feedback, support mold trials and sampling, and lead or support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations.
• Configure and troubleshoot auxiliary and process-monitoring equipment, including robots, hot runner controllers, cavity pressure and temperature sensors, and process monitoring software.
• Train, mentor, and technically develop injection molding technicians and operators on scientific molding principles, best practices, and standard work.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, setup sheets, and validation records in compliance with internal procedures and customer or quality system requirements.
• Champion safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and promote good manufacturing practices (GMP), 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnsville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $79040.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certifications, plus applicable shift differential.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Support for continuing scientific-molding certification (RJG, Six Sigma) and career advancement into process engineering.

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.