Lead Injection Molding Process Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

ADP, Inc.; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Plasman is seeking a Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech Lead for 2nd and 3rd shift, with a focus on leading manufacturing operations and applying lean principles. The role includes setting up processes, qualifying molds, evaluating processes, and driving continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot molding issues, manage prototype molds, and participate in pre-design and pre-production reviews. Strong problem solving and technical training in injection molding are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with technical injection molding training.
• Experience with thermoplastic injection molding set-up and processing.
• Solid understanding of molding machine principles and resin behavior.

Responsibilities

• Set up and initiate existing processes using our molding methods.
• Qualify molds, implement revisions, and manage prototype molds to production.
• Evaluate molds/processes and justify changes for production improvement.
• Develop documentation for qualification and production processes.
• Troubleshoot molding machine deficiencies with support teams.
• Apply PPAP/TS procedures to maintain quality standards.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new equipment and propose manufacturing improvements.
• Participate in pre-design, design review, and pre-production meetings.
• Provide on-the-job training to manufacturing personnel.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles: 5S, takt time, kanban, standard work, SM setup.
• Perform other duties as assigned and ensure team collaboration.

Skills

Injection molding

Troubleshooting

Mold design understanding

Tooling fundamentals

Problem-solving

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training in injection molding

Tools

Molding machine principles

Job description

Plasman is seeking a Plastic Injection Molding Process Tech Lead for 2nd and 3rd shift, with a focus on leading manufacturing operations and applying lean principles. The role includes setting up processes, qualifying molds, evaluating processes, and driving continuous improvement.

You will troubleshoot molding issues, manage prototype molds, and participate in pre-design and pre-production reviews. Strong problem solving and technical training in injection molding are essential.