Molding Process Technician (Tuesday- Friday, 5:00am - 3:30pm)
Dover Corporation · Roseville, MN · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop Injection Molding / Scientific Molding processes to bring parts into specifications for size, appearance, flash, splay, and cycle time.
- Ensure presses are started and running to standard process and troubleshoot any issues not up to standards.
- Develop and maintain standard operator instructions, set‑up sheets, and process set‑up sheets.
- Process a variety of engineering‑type materials.
- Participate in developing action plans to resolve problems with safety, quality, production, and delivery.
- Document improvements and problems with molds, presses, secondary equipment, etc.
- Perform all duties associated with changing injection molds (material set‑up, mold change, set process for press and robot, and inspect parts for quality adherence).
- Identify quality defects in the molding process.
- Perform basic maintenance of tooling.
- Bag, label, and inspect parts to be put away.
- Proactively engage and support company policies to promote a culture of safe working environment and continual improvement.
- Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma; 2‑year Technical Degree preferred.
- 5‑7 years’ experience in plastic processing of molding machines with experience in injection molding and working knowledge of various mold concepts.
- 2+ years of injection molding experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience and working knowledge of scientific molding (IQ / OQ / PQ).
- Prior experience working in medical & biopharmaceutical industries preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication, computer literacy, basic program management skills, problem‑solving techniques, and strong organizational skills.
- Self‑starter able to solve problems using initiative, analysis, and creativity.
- Strong attention to detail and proven accuracy.
- Proven ability to work independently, multitask, and collaborate cross‑functionally.
- May require less than 5% domestic travel; candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.