Molding Process Technician (Tuesday- Friday, 5:00am - 3:30pm)

CPC; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPC is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Specialist to develop and optimize molding processes andIS/IQ/OQ/PQ protocols. The role requires hands-on mold changes, process setup, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in plastic processing, including injection molding and scientific molding, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Travel is possible up to 5% to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in plastic processing of molding machines with experience in injection molding.
• 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.

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 troubleshoot 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Technical Degree preferred

Job description

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.