Liquibox Mold Technician

Sealed Air; Lester Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air in Lester Prairie, MN seeks a skilled Mold Technician to join the team. You will set up injection molds, calibrate parameters, and maintain equipment to ensure high-quality production and efficiency on 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include safety checks, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of process data and throughput. Strong mechanical aptitude, relevant certification or education, and experience with injection molding are required; preferred proficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education or certification in injection molding technology, plastics engineering, or related field
• 4+ years combined experience: 1+ year Mold Technician and 3+ years Set-Up Technician
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for 12-hour shifts
• Strong mechanical, reading, and interpretation of technical docs

Responsibilities

• Set up and configuration of injection molding machines per production schedules
• Install and align molds; calibrate process parameters and program controllers
• Set up auxiliary equipment including robotics and temperature controls
• Manage raw materials handling per manufacturing specs
• Perform quality inspections and troubleshoot production issues
• Conduct preventative maintenance and safety checks on molding equipment
• Document process data, metrics, and QC results
• Support continuous improvement and safety programs
• Provide technical support across manufacturing operations

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding

Quality inspections

Safety protocols

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

Post-secondary education or certification in injection molding technology, plastics engineering, or related field

Tools

Fanuc controllers

Allen Bradley controllers

Job description

Company Description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Job Description

This role supports Liquibox with Sealed Air as part of the Lester Prairie Team, helping deliver innovative packaging solutions to customers across the region. We are seeking a skilled Mold Technician to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up injection molds, configuring auxiliary equipment, following established manufacturing processes, performing preventative maintenance, conducting safety checks, and troubleshooting technical issues to ensure optimal production quality and efficiency.

Schedule Options

• Day Shift:6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Night Shift:6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Rotation Pattern:2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, then alternates)

Pay rate: $27/hr(commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain safety protocols while operating injection molding equipment
• Configure and set up injection molding machines according to production schedules and job specifications
• Install and align molds, calibrate process parameters, and program machine controllers
• Set up auxiliary equipment, including robotics, material handling systems, and temperature controllers
• Manage raw material handling and processing according to manufacturing specifications
• Perform quality control inspections and troubleshoot production issues
• Conduct preventative maintenance and safety checks on molding machines and peripheral equipment
• Document process data, production metrics, and quality control results
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and safety programs
• Provide technical support across manufacturing operations

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Post-secondary education or certification in injection molding technology, plastics engineering, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of combined experience: 1+ year as Mold Technician and 3+ years as Set-Up Technician (or equivalent combination of training and hands-on experience)
• Physical capability to lift up to 60 pounds and maintain standing/walking position throughout 12-hour shifts
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documentation, blueprints, and process specifications
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with injection molding process optimization and cycle time reduction

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Certification in Scientific Molding, RJG training, or similar technical credentials
• Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) and quality management systems
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology
• Knowledge of common injection molding materials (ABS, PC, PP, PE, PET, etc.)
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs for injection molding equipment
• Proficiency with common molding machine controllers (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, etc.)

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.