• Injection Mold Technician

    Aerotek (Cannon Falls, MN)


    Job Title:** **Injection Mold Technician

    **Location:** Cannon Falls, MN

    **Pay:** $23-30/hr

    **Shift:** 1st or 2nd shift

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a skilled **Injection Mold Technician** to join our team. This role is responsible for setting up molds, programming robotic spruce pickers, optimizing injection processes, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will act as a technical resource, perform preventive maintenance, and provide guidance to press operators and assembly personnel.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Set up case molds and letter molds in injection molded presses.

    + Program robotic spruce pickers to maximize cycle times.

    + Perform process setups on each mold/part and ensure documentation compliance.

    + Use diagnostic tools to optimize injection processes.

    + Act as a technical resource and tooling design specialist.

    + Set up subassembly operations and ensure quality requirements are met.

    + Provide work direction to press operators and assembly personnel.

    + Perform daily and periodic preventive maintenance on tooling and machinery.

    + Inspect and test cases using ASTM methods.

    + Fill hoppers on injection presses with appropriate materials.

    + Record all process parameters at the end of each production run.

    + Operate drill presses, cutters, milling machines, sonic welders, and custom fixtures.

    + Log production units produced during each shift.

    + Visually inspect parts for surface and dimensional defects.

    + Maintain a neat and orderly work area and adhere to safety procedures.

    + Perform similar or related duties as required.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting and problem-solving

    + Injection molding and machine operation

    + Blueprint reading

    + General production and assembly skills

    Qualifications

    + **Required:**

    + Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to work in multiple production areas

    + Ability to learn and operate a variety of machines

    + **Preferred:**

    + 2-Year Certificate in a plastic-related field or equivalent experience

    + Experience in plastic manufacturing and machine operations

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + **$0 Health Insurance Premium** for Employee-Only Coverage

    + **4% Retirement Match** with Profit Sharing

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Tuition Reimbursement Program

    + Weekly Pay

    + Access to a Company-Owned Resort

    + Comprehensive Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will operate various machines such as drill presses, cutters, milling machines, and sonic welders. This position requires flexibility to work in multiple areas of production while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cannon Falls, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cannon Falls,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.