3rd Shift Mold Technician at Strom Minnesota

We are currently looking for a 3rd Shift Mold Technician for our client in the SW Metro.  The hours for this position are 7:am-7:am M-W.

We are currently looking for a night shift Set-up Technician who has a can-do, will-learn, attitude. Our Set-up Technician role goes beyond the everyday production requirements of setting up and processing molds by offering the long-term career building skills that teach you how to perform screw and barrel change overs as well as preventative maintenance on presses and auxiliary equipment so you can advance.

About Us:

Located in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and comprised of a tightknit team of about 40 employees, we’re proud of our 65+ year, family-owned legacy of manufacturing high quality parts that are used in the medical device, agricultural and industrial industries. We’ve achieved this milestone because of our valuable team that works in a climate controlled, well-lit, and clean environment.   

Life can’t be all work and no play. That’s why our hardworking production team enjoys short work weeks and long weekends by working Monday through Wednesday with occasional Thursday hours. It’s time to advance your career. Come join our family today.

Schedule:        Full Time: Monday – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sets/Changes molds and/or auxiliary equipment, trouble shoot, and cycle in presses in accordance with the set up instruction sheet to produce plastic components to customer specifications.
• Perform insert changes on injection molds.
• Evaluate the accuracy of existing process sheets and set up instructions and document process and/or set up instruction changes or, if necessary, create a new process sheet or set up instruction.
• Correct quality and cycle time deviations.
• Execute material handling functions as needed.
• Perform light maintenance on presses and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in the training and starting up of the press operators.
• Assist in the sampling of new and/or revised tools and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with setting-up and cycling-in of plastic injection molds or like experience.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions and to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Able to move between job functions in an efficient and well prioritized manner.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills along with strong judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve common goals
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 medical is a plus.
• Scientific molding/RJG experience is a plus.

PHYSIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to spend 90% of the workday walking or standing
• Essential job duties require reaching, bending and grasping
• Heavy lifting required