Mold Technician

DuPont™ Spectrum™; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

DuPont™ Spectrum™ is seeking a Mold Technician in Saint Paul, MN, responsible for machine operations, troubleshooting, and ensuring product quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree or significant processing experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with competitive pay ranging from $22 to $31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the operation and setup of molding machines.
• Experience in processing and quality assurance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix machine issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report machine malfunctions.
• Assist Process Engineers and Quality Assurance.
• Perform maintenance and organization of molding areas.

Skills

Knowledge of thermoplastic materials

Injection molding processes

Ability to perform tasks of Mold Technician Trainee

Education

Two year technical degree or 3-5 years processing experience

Job description

Production Support Responsibilities

• Identify problems regarding machine functions and report all malfunctions to Process Engineers and Molding Supervisor
• Assist Process Engineers as necessary
• Work with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure all quality levels are acceptable
• Assist Material Handler as necessary
• Clean and organize molding machines and work areas
• Fill out press monitor logs at required intervals
• Record scrap through appropriate systems
• Record scrap through real time reporting
• Document all process changes following proper procedures
• Complete daily paperwork as required
• Print work orders for the upcoming orders

Technical Support Responsibilities

• Install prepared molds into press
• Remove molds from the press at the end of production/sample runs
• Fill out press monitor logs at required intervals
• Change orders and lot numbers in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system within or during a continuous run
• Set all press settings prior to running molds
• Start up presses for production runs per daily scheduling
• Troubleshoot automation and auxiliary equipment
• Install water lines, air lines, core pull systems, hot runner systems, or any other auxiliary equipment

General Responsibilities

• Work on various shifts or weekends when necessary to meet customer requirement or fulfill staffing requirements
• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Two year technical degree and two years processing experience or 3-5 years processing experience with six months experience as press operator with mold set-up training

Other Qualifications And Desired Skills

• Must have experience or demonstrate ability to perform all tasks required for the Mold Technician Trainee position
• Thorough knowledge of thermoplastic materials and injection molding processes and machines

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 70 pounds
• Bending and walking
• 20/20 Vision with or without corrective lenses

Benefits

Benefits and Pay

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement options with a company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Annual incentive bonus opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal/ID Shield protection plan
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs

Pay

• Salary range: $22 to $31 per hour
• Plus shift differential when applicable