Mold Setup Technician - Weekend Night

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire operators, area coordinators, warehouse roles, and those who are enthusiastic and like hands on work.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what they do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Manufacturing

Join our team as a Mold Setup Technician.

This position is ONSITE based in Rosemount.

Shift: Thursday; 12 am - 6 am; Friday - Saturday 6 pm - 6 am; Sunday 8 pm - 6 am

You will:

• Clean and check all hoppers, hoses and material wands
• Retrieve prepared molds and installs into injection molding press
• Secure mold to platen, assembles heater cartridges and thermocouple leads to the mold
• Checks for resin availability
• Purge barrel of leftover materials at the conclusion of an order
• Remove molds from the press and stage for disassembly
• Enter order information into internal database
• Communicate closely with supervisor, mold technician and material handler
• Follow Hot Tip procedures for light, dark and clear PC material
• Clean and maintain nozzle tips
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

You have:

• Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment is preferred, e.g., processing, setups
• Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.) – we will train
• Able to safely operate hand held and stationary power tools
• Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects (e.g., utility knives, aluminum blocks)
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators
• Able to use a computer and calculator. Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Must be punctual and have good attendance
• Able to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads. Good written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail.

Education Requirement:

• High school diploma and or equivalent work experience

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical job requirements: Stand for the entire shift. Lift up to 70 pounds waist high, carry up to 70 pounds alone. Essential job duties require reaching, bending, and grasping. Able to read machine-shop gauges and indicators.   

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring normal safety precautions (eye protection and hearing protection). Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

What you will get:

• We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid