Precision Injection Molding Process Technician

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan

Onsite health clinics

Discretionary holiday bonus program

Cretex University

24/7 employee assistance program

Wellness program

Employee death benefit

Sick and safe leave

Discretionary profit sharing program

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Process Technician to install molds, develop process parameters, support validation activities, and troubleshoot production issues for new and existing tooling. The role requires expertise in injection molding and FDA-regulated processes.

This position offers Friday–Sunday shifts from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, a competitive hourly pay range, and a comprehensive benefits package. A minimum of 3 years in injection molding is required with strong problem-solving and teamwork

Qualifications

• 3 years of injection molding experience including setup, cleanroom, medical polymers, and small-micro molded components.
• Understand the rheology of polymers.
• Troubleshoot issues using disciplined root cause analysis tools.
• Understand a variety of plastic injection molding machines and secondary operations equipment.
• Read and understand quality plans and work instructions/SOPs.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with reading part prints and specifications.
• Maintain organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize scientific molding principles to establish capable processes for new and existing tooling.
• Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) that comply with FDA regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and lead root cause/corrective action investigations.
• Support Operational Excellence by identifying and executing initiatives that lead to improved performance.
• Provide technical coaching to production employees and the support team.
• Ensure complex molds are installed and removed according to setup sheets and instructions.
• Inspect molded parts using basic metrology tools and equipment.
• Ensure no production time or yield is lost due to setup issues.
• Serve as a resource for Setup Technicians.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Polymers rheology understanding

Root cause analysis

Quality plans reading

Work instructions reading

Mechanical aptitude

Dexterity and coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Part prints reading

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Publisher)

Job description

Cretex Medical is seeking a Process Technician to install molds, develop process parameters, support validation activities, and troubleshoot production issues for new and existing tooling. The role requires expertise in injection molding and FDA-regulated processes.

This position offers Friday–Sunday shifts from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, a competitive hourly pay range, and a comprehensive benefits package. A minimum of 3 years in injection molding is required with strong problem-solving and teamwork