Mold Technician

DuPont™ Spectrum™; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Incentive bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DuPont™ Spectrum™ is seeking a Mold Technician Trainee in Minnesota to identify and report machine malfunctions, assist engineers, and support quality and production through documentation and proper procedures.

The role requires a two-year technical degree or equivalent processing experience, with strong knowledge of thermoplastic materials and injection molding processes. The position involves lifting, shifts, and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Identify problems regarding machine functions and report malfunctions to Process Engineers and Molding Supervisor
• Assist Process Engineers as necessary
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure quality levels are acceptable
• Record scrap through appropriate systems
• Document process changes following proper procedures
• Print work orders for upcoming orders

Skills

Mold operation

Injection molding

Machine maintenance

Process support

Education

Two-year technical degree / mold processing experience

Job description

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
• Trouble shoot 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

Preferred 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