Molding Process Technician (Monday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am)

Markem-Imaje; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel flexibility

Job summary

CPC (Colder Products Company) in Minnesota seeks an experienced Injection Molding Technician to drive molding processes and quality improvements. You will develop and optimize molding operations, manage setup sheets, and ensure parts meet specifications in a safety-conscious, team-focused environment.

The role supports continuous improvement in medical/biopharmaceutical contexts and may require travel up to 5% to support manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic processing and molding machines with injection molding expertise.
• Working knowledge of various mold concepts and SCI molding.
• Experience in medical/biopharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop Injection Molding / Scientific Molding processes to bring parts into specifications.
• Ensure presses start and run to standard processes; troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and maintain operator instructions, set-up sheets, process sheets.
• Identify quality defects and document improvements; support safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform mold changes, material setup, and inspect parts for quality adherence.

Skills

Injection Molding

Scientific Molding

IQ/OQ/PQ

Mold Change/Set-Up

Troubleshooting

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Safety

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Technical Degree

Tools

Mold Concepts

Job description

**Who We Are**At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets.But what sets us apart? **Our people.**We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!**Your Role**Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.**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.Pay Range: USD 30.00 - 35.00 HourlyWe consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.