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Aerotek Plastic Molding Operator in Chaska, Minnesota
Hiring: Mold Technician
3 Day Work Week (7am-7pm)
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Job Description
As a Mold Technician, you will set up and change molds and auxiliary equipment, troubleshoot, and cycle in presses according to setup instruction sheets to produce plastic components that meet customer specifications. You will also perform insert changes on injection molds, evaluate and document process accuracy, correct quality and cycle time deviations, and purge material from presses.
Responsibilities
Set and change molds and auxiliary equipment according to setup instruction sheets.
Troubleshoot and cycle in presses to produce plastic components.
Perform insert changes on injection molds.
Evaluate and document accuracy of process sheets and setup instructions.
Correct quality and cycle time deviations.
Fill, empty, and clean hoppers.
Dry and maintain plastic resins according to Bill of Material guidelines.
Grind runners and scrap parts, and empty and clean grinders.
Label all materials and return materials and related paperwork.
Assist in training and starting up press operators.
Assist in counting production products at the end of the shift.
Assist in sampling new and revised tools and equipment.
Create maintenance and toolroom work orders in the ERP system.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with setting up and cycling in of plastic injection molds or similar experience.
Technically sound and hands-on in troubleshooting injection molding processes and equipment.
Familiarity with operating and troubleshooting pressroom equipment.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clearly.
Why Work Here?
Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching, dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program, a referral program, tuition reimbursement, and observance of all standard holidays including Good Friday and Black Friday.
Work Environment
You will be working in a manufacturing environment specializing in plastic injection molding. The facility is climate-controlled, well-lit, and clean, ensuring a comfortable and safe workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position with benefits based out of Chaska, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 7, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.