Senior Injection Molding Technician: Precision Setups & QA

Sanmina Corporation; Town of Turtle Lake (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Turtle Lake, WI is seeking a hands-on manufacturing professional to work with engineers in setting up and calibrating production equipment. You will perform rework and quality testing for parts, subassemblies, and assemblies using precision instruments, and help optimize molding processes.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree or technical plastics certification and 2–4 years of mold setup experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree and/or technical certifications in plastics processing preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years in mold setup, tooling procedures, and machine processing.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with scientific molding/decoupled molding, blueprint reading, and PLC controllers.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Changeovers: Prepare machines for production, install molds, align tooling, and secure equipment.
• Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Monitor cycles and adjust controls to meet tolerances; address defects.
• Quality Control: Inspect parts with calipers/micrometers and document changes.
• Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Perform preventive maintenance and comply with OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Mold setup

Process optimization

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

PLC controllers

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's Degree

Technical certifications in plastics processing

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Turtle Lake, WI is seeking a hands-on manufacturing professional to work with engineers in setting up and calibrating production equipment. You will perform rework and quality testing for parts, subassemblies, and assemblies using precision instruments, and help optimize molding processes.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree or technical plastics certification and 2–4 years of mold setup experience.