Plastic Injection Molding Setup Technician – 1st Shift

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated in Minnesota seeks a 1st shift Injection Molding Machine Setup Technician to set up, start, and monitor plastic injection molding machines and related equipment. You will ensure machines are configured for quality parts safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include mold installation, parameter setup, first-piece inspection, issue troubleshooting, and maintaining production records. OT and weekends may be scheduled as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with plastic injection molding equipment preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, and basic measurement tools.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare injection molding machines for production runs.
• Install and remove molds, including proper alignment and securing of molds.
• Connect and set up water, hydraulic, electrical, and auxiliary systems as required.
• Set machine parameters including temperature, pressure, speed, injection time, cooling time, and cycle time.
• Start machines and perform first-piece inspections to verify product quality.
• Make process adjustments to maintain consistent part quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot molding problems such as short shots, flash, warping, sink marks, burns, and dimensional issues.
• Set up and operate auxiliary equipment such as dryers, temperature controllers, grinders, robots, and material loaders.
• Verify proper material, color, and resin before starting production.
• Perform routine machine and mold checks and report equipment problems.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and setup records.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with mold changes, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Reading blueprints/instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Overtime flexibility

Safety awareness

Tools

Injection molding machines

Molds setup

Calipers and micrometers

Quality inspection tools

SPC knowledge

Job description

Le Sueur Incorporated in Minnesota seeks a 1st shift Injection Molding Machine Setup Technician to set up, start, and monitor plastic injection molding machines and related equipment. You will ensure machines are configured for quality parts safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include mold installation, parameter setup, first-piece inspection, issue troubleshooting, and maintaining production records. OT and weekends may be scheduled as needed.