Mold Technician

Job Category: Engineering/Operations Engineering

Requisition Number: MOLDT
003019

• Posted :
  September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Minneapolis, MN 55441, USA

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel.

Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.

With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Elegibility
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $27.12 - $37.30

* Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Position Summary

The Mold Technician is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of injection molds used in manufacturing. This position serves as the technical expert for mold performance, ensuring molds produce high-quality parts while minimizing downtime, scrap, and maintenance costs. The Mold Technician works closely with production, maintenance, engineering, tooling suppliers, and quality teams to optimize molding processes and tooling reliability.

This position reports to Sr. Director of Manufacturing – Connectivity.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

• Non-Exempt

What You’ll Be Doing

Mold Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection molds.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble molds according to maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot mold-related issues including flashing, short shots, part sticking, cosmetic defects, dimensional variation, and premature tool wear.
• Repair or coordinate repair of damaged mold components such as cavities, cores, slides, ejector systems, cooling circuits, and hot runner systems.
• Maintain mold service records and maintenance history.

Process Support

• Support mold setup, startup, and qualification activities.
• Work with molding technicians and operators to identify root causes of molding defects.
• Recommend tooling or process changes to improve quality, cycle time, and productivity.
• Monitor mold performance and identify opportunities for preventative action.

Tooling Management

• Evaluate mold condition and recommend rebuilds, upgrades, or replacement components.
• Coordinate with external mold shops and tooling suppliers as needed.
• Review mold drawings, tooling documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Assist in mold acceptance and validation activities for new or modified tools.
• Lead efforts to improve mold reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify recurring mold issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturability feedback based on tooling experience.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, Plastics Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with injection molds in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with mold maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of injection molding fundamentals and plastics processing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, mold assembly drawings, and technical…