Set Up Technician - 2nd Shift

Velosity; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Velosity is seeking a Set Up Technician for our 2nd shift at our Forest Lake manufacturing facility. This role will involve setting up injection molding machines, ensuring proper startup, and training operators. The position offers a competitive salary within a defined pay range and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and 401(k) matching. Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Continued education opportunities

Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in plastic injection molding industry.
• Knowledge of injection molding processes and techniques is essential.
• Ability to operate machinery and conduct effective operator training.

Responsibilities

• Setup injection molding machines per documented instructions.
• Ensure processes produce product correctly the first time.
• Document required information using good documentation practices.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Job description

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Base pay range

$24.81/hr - $37.22/hr

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Set Up Technician to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN on our 2nd shift. This role sets up presses with proper tool, process parameters, auxiliary equipment and data to run scheduled jobs right the first time.

This is an on-site position supporting our Forest Lake location.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

The typical pay range for this role: $24.81 - $37.22 hourly. This role is also eligible for a 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This Position Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.
  
  

Who is Velosity Forest Lake?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity Forest Lake, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love About Velosity

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
  
  

Essential Duties

• Setup injection molding machines per documented instructions.
• Properly startup work centers to run within validated processes to produce product correctly the first time, on time.
• Operate tooling, presses and auxiliary equipment properly to prevent damage and/or material contamination including hot runner systems, valve gates, servo drivers, pickouts, tooling protection sensors etc.
• Conduct effective operator training for press and mold functions.
• Perform daily Docs and PM’s to ensure effective production runs over time and to confirm each press is running within process limits and document process settings as such.
• Document required information using good documentation practices on all company records.
• Properly shut down work centers including proper purging of the molding systems to prevent damage or contamination.
• Provided timely responses to press alarms or production issues for running products.
• Work with cross functional employees to address production concerns for technical or product quality concerns/issues.
• Conduct accurate press to press process conversions to scientifically transfer processes as required.
• Generate accurate and complete ECO requests as required.
• Provide accurate and complete handoffs to incoming technicians to help launch the incoming shift successfully.
• Complete full shut down and line clearance activities to stage work centers for next setups.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED-General Studies
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States; Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum 2 experience in plastic injection molding industry as a setup technician
• The ability to multitask, run several projects at the same time without losing the ability to complete them on time; communicate with other departments in a professional and respectful manner; basic computer skills; strong problem-solving skills
• Processing, controller, and material knowledge of injection molding equipment, tooling, and decoupled molding techniques (Scientific Molding). Basic understanding of scales and other required measuring equipment; Knowledge of a variety of injection molding presses; Understanding of blueprint reading; Knowledge of set up processes
• To be able to perform daily tasks safely; to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Physical & Mental Demands

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information.
  
  

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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