Molding Process Technician

Dover Manufacturing Corporation; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a skilled 2nd shift (Mon–Thu, 2pm–12am) injection molding professional in Roseville, MN. The role focuses on developing and maintaining molding processes, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring quality parts through standardized instructions and tooling maintenance.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of plastic processing experience with injection molding, and at least 2 years in scientific molding (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 2-year technical degree preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in plastic processing of molding machines, with injection molding experience.
• Working knowledge of various mold concepts.
• 2+ years of Injection Molding experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with scientific molding (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Experience in medical & biopharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Strong communication, computer literacy, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Injection Molding / Scientific Molding processes to meet size, appearance, flash, splay, and cycle time specs.
• Ensure presses are started and running to standard processes; troubleshoot issues out of spec.
• Develop and maintain standard operator instructions, setup sheets, and process sheets.
• Process a variety of engineering-type materials.
• Develop action plans to resolve safety, quality, production and delivery issues.
• Document improvements and mold/press/secondary-related problems.
• Perform mold changes (material setup, mold change, set process, inspect parts).
• Identify quality defects in molding; maintain tooling; basic maintenance of tooling.
• Bag, label, and inspect parts for storage; support safety and continuous improvement culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Injection Molding

Scientific Molding

Problem Solving

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Technical Degree

Job description

**2nd Shift M-Th, 2pm-12am****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.**Qualifications:****Basic Requirements:**- High School Diploma; 2-year Technical Degree preferred.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.Self-starter and able to solve problems correctly using own initiative, analysis, creativity.Strong attention to detail and proven accuracy.Proven ability to work independently, multitask and to collaborate cross functionally.This role may require less than 5% of travel domestically. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.You should be proficient in:Injection Molding Experience