Set Up Technician - 3rd Shift

Overview

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Set Up Technician to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN on our 3rd shift. This role sets up presses with proper tool, process parameters, auxiliary equipment and data to run scheduled jobs right the first time.

Location and shift
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On-site in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Shift: Sunday-Thursday 11:30pm-7:30am.

Compensation
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The typical pay range for this role is $25.43 - $35 hourly. This role is eligible for a 5% quarterly bonus target. The pay range represents base compensation; final offer depends on factors including experience, education, geography, internal equity and other factors.

Benefits
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Comprehensive benefits package including insurance (medical, dental, vision, life and disability), 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

About Velosity Forest Lake
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Velosity Forest Lake is a contract manufacturer and injector molder with a culture grounded in Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. We value growth and development for our employees.

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings and 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• An employee-focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values

• Setup injection molding machines per documented instructions.
• Properly startup work centers to run within validated processes to produce product correctly the first time, on time.
• Operate tooling, presses and auxiliary equipment properly to prevent damage and/or material contamination including hot runner systems, valve gates, servo drivers, pickouts, tooling protection sensors, etc.
• Conduct effective operator training for press and mold functions.
• Perform daily documents and PMs to ensure effective production runs and to confirm each press is running within process limits; document process settings accordingly.
• Document required information using good documentation practices on all company records.
• Properly shut down work centers including purging of molding systems to prevent damage or contamination.
• Provide timely responses to press alarms or production issues for running products.
• Work with cross-functional employees to address production concerns for technical or product quality concerns/issues.
• Conduct accurate press-to-press process conversions to transfer processes as required.
• Generate accurate and complete ECO requests as required.
• Provide accurate and complete handoffs to incoming technicians to help launch the incoming shift successfully.
• Complete full shutdown and line clearance activities to stage work centers for next setups.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States;
  Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in plastic injection molding industry as a setup technician
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, communicate professionally with other departments, basic computer skills, strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of injection molding equipment, tooling and decoupled molding techniques (Scientific Molding); basic understanding of scales and measuring equipment; knowledge of a variety of injection molding presses; blueprint reading; setup processes
• Ability to perform daily tasks safely; work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.

• Walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds with proper equipment; dexterity required; good depth perception.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them in a timely manner; ability to make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

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