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Injection Mold Set Up Process Control Technician - Direct Hire
2025-12-01
2026-01-14
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job ID: 53268336
Pay Rate: $55000-70000 / year
Jobs Office: Alexandria
Job Description
Bring your leadership skills to this production environment! Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing company located in Sacred Heart, MN. We are seeking candidates for an Injection Molding Process Control Technician role. Compensation for this direct hire opportunity ranges between $55,000-$70,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. Interested? Read below for more information!
What you will do as an Injection Molding Process Control Technician:
Company benefits include health insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid time off (PTO).
What you will do as an Injection Molding Process Control Technician:
- Lead the setup, adjustment, and fine-tuning of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to ensure efficient production runs
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop robust process parameters
- Utilize statistical process control (SPC) tools and data analysis methods to monitor, document, and improve key process variables such as cycle times, temperatures, pressures, and material properties
- Establish and maintain control charts and process capability studies
- Serve as the primary resource for diagnosing and resolving complex injection molding issues, including but not limited to: short shots, flash, sink marks, voids, splay, color swirls, and dimensional deviations
- Rapidly identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive setup sheets, work instructions, process documentation, and troubleshooting guides
- Train, mentor, and lead junior technicians and machine operators on best practices in injection molding, process control, and safety procedures
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team
- Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on molding machines and associated equipment
- Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for major repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance schedules
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding, with a minimum of 2 years in a lead/senior technician or supervisory role
- Demonstrated expertise in setup, operation, and troubleshooting of various injection molding machines (specifically Toro)
- In-depth knowledge of thermoplastics, and related materials; experience with colorants, additives, and material drying/conditioning
- Strong familiarity with process control tools such as SPC, DOE, control charts, and capability studies
- Proficiency in reading blueprints, part drawings, and technical specifications
- Experience with automated and semi-automated molding lines, robotics, and auxiliary equipment is highly desirable
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a manufacturing setting with occasional off-shifts or overtime as needed with or without reasonable accommodations
Company benefits include health insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid time off (PTO).
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