Plastic Injection Mold Technician Up To 45/hr

Aerotek; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

First shift

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Plastic Injection Mold Technician for a direct hire in Burnsville, MN. You will develop and optimize scientific molding processes, work with engineering and quality teams, and drive improvements in cycle times and yield.

The role emphasizes hands-on molding expertise, process validation, and mentoring junior technicians in a fast-paced plastics environment. Competitive pay and strong benefits accompany this full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on injection molding experience.
• 3+ years focused on process development, process engineering, or scientific molding.
• Strong knowledge of decoupled molding, scientific molding methodologies, viscosity studies, cavity balance analysis, and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document scientific molding processes for new and existing molds.
• Perform viscosity curves, gate seal studies, cooling studies, process window development, and validation testing.
• Support mold qualifications, engineering changes, sampling, and re-validation activities.
• Troubleshoot complex molding defects including short shots, flash, warpage, sinks & voids, cosmetic defects, and dimensional non-conformances.
• Establish and maintain robust process parameters and control plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, increase first-pass yield, and enhance overall process efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Tooling teams on root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Train and mentor technicians on best practices and scientific molding techniques.

Skills

Injection molding

Process development

Scientific molding

Viscosity studies

DOE

Job description

Plastic Injection Mold Technician | Direct Hire | $28-$45/hr

1st Shift | Career Growth | Industry-Leading Manufacturing Environment

Are you an experienced Injection Molding Technician looking for a long-term opportunity where your expertise is valued? Join a growing team where you'll play a critical role in developing and optimizing molding processes, driving quality improvements, and supporting new product launches. This is a direct hire opportunity with competitive pay, strong benefits, and advancement potential.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Plastic Injection Mold Technician , you will lead the development, validation, and optimization of scientific molding processes for both new and existing tooling. You'll work closely with engineering, quality, and tooling teams to ensure stable, repeatable, and efficient production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and document scientific molding processes for new and existing molds

Perform viscosity curves, gate seal studies, cooling studies, process window development, and validation testing

Support mold qualifications, engineering changes, sampling, and re-validation activities

Troubleshoot complex molding defects including:

• Short shots
• Flash
• Warpage
• Sinks & voids
• Cosmetic defects
• Dimensional non-conformances

Establish and maintain robust process parameters and control plans

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on:

• Reducing scrap
• Improving cycle times
• Increasing first-pass yield
• Enhancing overall process efficiency

Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Tooling teams on root cause investigations and corrective actions

Train and mentor technicians on best practices and scientific molding techniques

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

7+ years of hands-on injection molding experience

3+ years focused on process development, process engineering, or scientific molding

Strong knowledge of:

• Decoupled molding
• Scientific molding methodologies
• Viscosity studies
• Cavity balance analysis
• DOE (Design of Experiments)

Experience troubleshooting complex processing and quality issues

Ability to read mold drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications

Knowledge of thermoplastics, resin behavior, drying methods, and material handling

Strong communication, leadership, and coaching abilities

Why Join This Team?

Direct Hire Position

Competitive Pay: $28-$45/hr

First Shift Schedule

Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance

Collaborative engineering and production environment

Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities

Paid 30-Minute Lunch Every Day

Work Environment

You’ll work in a fast-paced, modern plastics manufacturing facility featuring large injection molding equipment, assembly operations, and warehouse support areas. The environment is active and production-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

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.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.