Molding Technicians

Molex; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement

Paid vacation and time off

Job summary

Molex is hiring for a molding and encapsulation technician in a high‑volume electronics manufacturing environment. You will operate and optimize molding processes, ensure high yield, and maintain compliant documentation. Expect collaboration with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to qualify molds and materials, drive yield improvements, and support audits.

The role emphasizes hands‑on operation, process control, and safe shop floor practices across 1st–3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on molding, encapsulation, or potting experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings, work instructions and SPC charts.
• Proficient with inspection tools and basic computer data entry for production tracking.
• Must be able to stand for shifts and lift up to 35 lb.

Responsibilities

• Own quality and consistency of molded components using process controls and inline feedback.
• Translate product requirements into validated molding setups and stable runs.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to qualify molds and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (yield, cycle time, cost, throughput).
• Maintain process documentation, calibration status, and support audits.

Skills

Reading drawings

SPC charts

Inspection tools

Data entry

Production tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Microscopes

Gauges

Job description

Your Job

You will operate and optimize molding and encapsulation processes that protect and insulate sensitive electronic components, ensuring consistent part performance, high yield, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. This role combines hands‑on machine operation, process control, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to deliver robust, manufacturable molded assemblies for high‑reliability electronics.

Shift Options

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm.
• 2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 2pm - 12:30am, 4 x 10's.
• 3rd Shift: Sunday - Wednesday, 8pm - 6am, 4 x 10's.

Our Team

You will join the Manufacturing Operations team within the Electronics Assembly division, a cross‑functional group focused on delivering high‑quality, high‑volume electronic modules. The team emphasizes continuous improvement, strong EHS practices, and fast, reliable new‑product introductions.

What You Will Do

• Own the quality and consistency of molded electronic components by applying process controls, in‑line inspection feedback, and corrective actions that reduce defects and scrap.
• Translate product and process requirements into validated molding setups and stable runs that meet dimensional, electrical, and reliability specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and NPI teams to qualify new molds, materials, and process windows; support design‑for‑manufacturability improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (yield, cycle time, cost, and throughput) using data‑driven problem solving and documented process changes.
• Maintain process documentation, traceability records, and calibration status to support audits and regulatory compliance while promoting safe work practices on the shop floor.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with molding, encapsulation, or potting processes in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, process parameters, and basic SPC charts.
• Proficient with common inspection and measurement tools (calipers, microscopes, gauges) and basic computer skills for data entry and production tracking.
• Able to meet physical requirements of the role (stand for shifts, lift up to 35 lb, perform repetitive fine‑motor tasks) and legally authorized to work.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with injection molding, transfer molding, silicone or epoxy potting, or encapsulation specific to electronic assemblies.
• Formal training or certifications such as IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt, or mold technician coursework.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC/HMI‑controlled molding equipment, automated dosing systems, or vision inspection integration.
• Demonstrated experience in root‑cause analysis, DOE (design of experiments), and implementing corrective/preventive actions that measurably improve yield.
• Familiarity with material qualification (resin properties, cure profiles, moisture control) and mold maintenance/repair techniques.

Your Pay

We anticipate paying $26 – $30 per hour (based on experience).

Our Benefits

We provide medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria are set by applicable policy or guideline and may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.