Injection Molding Process Technician – Scientific Molding

Dover Corporation; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Specialist to develop and optimize scientific molding processes, bring parts into specifications, and ensure presses run to standard. You will create and maintain operator instructions, set-up sheets, and affect improvements across safety, quality, production, and delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years in plastic processing of molding machines, injection molding, and proficiency with IQ/OQ/PQ.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in plastic processing of molding machines with experience in injection molding and have 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, strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Injection Molding /Scientific Molding processes to bring parts into specifications for size, appearance, flash, splay, cycle time.
• Ensure presses are started and running to standard process and trouble shoot any issues not up to standards.
• Develop and maintain standard operator instructions, set-up sheets and process set-up sheets.
• Be able to 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, etc.
• Must be capable and willing to perform all duties associated with changing injection molds (material set up, mold change, set process (Press and robot) and inspect parts for quality adherence)
• Identify quality defects in the molding process.
• 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.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Process improvement

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation

Job description

Dover Corporation in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Specialist to develop and optimize scientific molding processes, bring parts into specifications, and ensure presses run to standard. You will create and maintain operator instructions, set-up sheets, and affect improvements across safety, quality, production, and delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years in plastic processing of molding machines, injection molding, and proficiency with IQ/OQ/PQ.