Manufacturing Technician

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
PDM (Plastics Design and Manufacturing) in Manhattan, MT is currently hiring Manufacturing Technicians for 2nd and 3rd shift.

• 2nd shift: 3:00 p.m.
  
  - 11:30 p.m.
• 3rd shift: 11:00 p.m.
  
  - 7:30 a.m.
• Monday through Friday

We’re a leading injection molding manufacturer with operations in the U.S. and Mexico, delivering high-quality solutions across diverse industries. From concept to full-scale production, we turn great ideas into reality with integrity, a customer-first mindset, and world-class expertise.

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Simple IRA with employer match
• Generous PTO
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

The ideal candidate will have a moderate understanding of the injection molding process from previous experience.

• Inspects parts coming from work cell to ensure they meet parameters defined on QC inspection sheet and reference parts.
• Package parts as defined in operator work instructions ensuring box and pallet quantities are correct.

• Perform Hourly Checks and sign offs for your work cell and other work cells as needed
• Prepping job binders and labels as determined by shift lead
• Startup approvals
• Works with supporting departments to ensure the machine is producing desired part parameters
• Ensures work instructions are correct and up to date

• Mold Setting
• Work cell setup – Including all documentation, quality samples, tools and auxiliary equipment needed
• Work cell teardown – Returning all documentation, quality samples, tools and auxiliary equipment to correct location
• Mold Removal

• Material Prep & teardown – Including loading and cleaning dryers, swapping out gaylords, pulling materials, components and packaging from staging, setting up grinders and cleaning loaders for the next job

• Press startup – Ensure the start-up checklist is complete. Load the correct program in the machine and ensure all parameters are correct according to the mold book or approved process sheet.
• Troubleshooting minor issues such as, but not limited to, stuck parts, contamination, door/ machine alarms, and automation alarms
• Adjust automation programs and EOAT to meet production standards.
• Works with shift lead and manufacturing engineers on major issues.
• Writes mold work orders as needed when issues arise
• Documents all process changes in the process change log
• Ensure work cell is performing at or below standard scrap and cycle-time

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in injection molding or related roles (Material Handler, Die Setter, Processor, or Quality)

• Work effectively in a team environment
• Be dependable, with consistent and punctual attendance