Set Up Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Duties

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Set Up Technician to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN on our 3rd 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: Sunday-Thursday 11:30pm-7:30am

The typical pay range for this role: $25.43 - $35 hourly. This role is also eligible for a 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, internal equity and other relevant factors.

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 Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Sunday-Thursday 11:30pm-7:30am

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.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$25.43 - $35.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55025

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1793

Job Benefits

Not specified