Mold Process Technician SIGN ON BONUS (copy)
Quick Summary
Mold Process Technician position at Protolabs involving injection molding setup, operation, and quality control with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
Skills & Keywords
What you will do
- Proficiently set up and start up molds using decoupled / scientific molding practices.
- Load material into the machine hopper
- Inspect molds for correct set up and check to ensure proper materials are at the press prior to start.
- Set-up and start UR robots including auto spray, clipper and grid placement.
- Develop machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications.
- Perform thorough part inspections to ensure part specifications are met.
- Accurately record process specifications onto cycle sheets.
- Record current and appropriate documentation in mold files.
- Set-up machine operating parameters from established cycle sheets.
- Process parts to specifications per best practices and procedures.
- Perform measurement of required dimensions.
- Ensure presses are running correct cycle time and match what is documented.
- Request, evaluate and monitor mold modifications and repair through the rework system.
- Troubleshoot and correct problems related to mold cycling and mold function in the press.
- Suggest or perform corrective actions to correct quality problems.
- Investigate new materials and determine molding parameters.
- Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Bonus to have
- Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment, e.g., processing, setups.
Weekend Night Shift
Thursday: 12a-6a
Friday and Saturday: 6p-6a
Shift differential $3.40/hour
What it takes
- 2 year technical degree/ tech certification in related field, or 5 years of related experience.
- Experience adjusting process parameters to correct cosmetic and dimensional defects in plastic injection molded parts.
- Knowledge and application of decoupled molding techniques and engineering grade resins.
- Understanding of machine process control, and Molding technology.
- Processing of wide range of engineering resins.
- Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.) – we will train.
- Able to safely operate hand held and stationary power tools.
- Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects (e.g., utility knives, aluminum blocks).
- Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators.
- Able to use a computer and calculator. Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
- Must be punctual and have good attendance.
What is in it for you?!
Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based 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.
Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- We offer a competitive salary
- In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- You will receive 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- And More!
Physical Demands
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
Work Environment
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
protolabs
Maple Plain, MN
About protolabs
A digital manufacturing company providing rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing services.
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