Plastic Injection Mold Technician

Aerotek; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Certification Support

Career Advancement

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Plastic Injection Mold Technician for a permanent, onsite role in Burnsville, MN. You will develop, validate, and document molding processes, participate in mold qualification, and diagnose complex process issues to drive quality and efficiency.

The position includes a competitive pay range ($60,320 to $79,040 per year), medical/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, and opportunities to pursue RJG or Six Sigma certification and advance into process

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document scientific molding processes for new and existing tools, including viscosity curves, gate seal studies, cooling studies, and process windows.
• Participate in mold qualification and process validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ and DOE studies for new tools, engineering changes, and re-qualifications.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex process, quality, and equipment issues including short shots, flash, warpage, sink, voids, and dimensional or cosmetic non-conformances.
• Establish and maintain robust process parameters and control plans, ensuring processes are locked, documented, and reproducible across shifts and operators.
• Optimize cycle time, scrap rate, and first-pass yield through data-driven process improvements and continuous monitoring.
• Partner with Design, Tooling, and Quality Engineering to provide DFM feedback, support mold trials and sampling, and lead or support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations.
• Configure and troubleshoot auxiliary and process-monitoring equipment, including robots, hot runner controllers, cavity pressure and temperature sensors, and process monitoring software.
• Train, mentor, and technically develop injection molding technicians and operators on scientific molding principles, best practices, and standard work.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, setup sheets, and validation records in compliance with internal procedures and customer or quality system requirements.
• Champion safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and promote good manufacturing practices (GMP), 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Job description

Job Title: Plastic Injection Mold Technician

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document scientific molding processes for new and existing tools, including viscosity curves, gate seal studies, cooling studies, and process windows.
• Participate in mold qualification and process validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ and DOE studies for new tools, engineering changes, and re-qualifications.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex process, quality, and equipment issues including short shots, flash, warpage, sink, voids, and dimensional or cosmetic non-conformances.
• Establish and maintain robust process parameters and control plans, ensuring processes are locked, documented, and reproducible across shifts and operators.
• Optimize cycle time, scrap rate, and first-pass yield through data-driven process improvements and continuous monitoring.
• Partner with Design, Tooling, and Quality Engineering to provide DFM feedback, support mold trials and sampling, and lead or support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations.
• Configure and troubleshoot auxiliary and process-monitoring equipment, including robots, hot runner controllers, cavity pressure and temperature sensors, and process monitoring software.
• Train, mentor, and technically develop injection molding technicians and operators on scientific molding principles, best practices, and standard work.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, setup sheets, and validation records in compliance with internal procedures and customer or quality system requirements.
• Champion safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and promote good manufacturing practices (GMP), 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $79040.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certifications, plus applicable shift differential.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Support for continuing scientific-molding certification (RJG, Six Sigma) and career advancement into process engineering.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.