Injection Molding Setup Technician

Company: TPM Manufacturing
Location: Hopkins
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We're looking for a second or third shift Injection Molding Technician who is ready to take on the next challenge and make a real impact while becoming a strong team member within our group. Your next journey begins here. The Set Up Tech is a preliminary role that advances to Process Technician. TPM offers a full medical/health and life package along with a matching 401K. Second and third shift schedules come with a shift premium. Please read the following description to get a picture of some of the tasks involving this role. We also invite you to check us out at www.tpmmfg.com REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This position Directly reports to: Production Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES: The responsibilities and authorities for this position include, but are certainly not limited to: Proficiently perform Set Up Technician C task requirements Operate every molding machine and auxiliary and peripheral equipment. Perform set-ups and teardowns on all processes. Uses established processes in operations manuals and provides updates when necessary. Maintains production expectancies and produces parts consistent with customer. Ensure adherence to defined quality standards and documented processes. Set-up injection molding machines to establish process parameters and standards. Set-up required auxiliary and peripheral equipment. Remove molds from machines. Empty and clean hoppers, loaders, and grinders. Initiate machine and equipment repairs and follow lock out/tag out procedures. Layout workstation and/or document process per established specifications. Verify process parameters and correct conveyor operation. Alert qualified personnel if discrepancies are found or revisions are required in Operations Manuals related to the Set-up B, Molder and Machine Operator sections. The work performed below is expected from a certified Molder and continues in the Set-up B position: Restart injection molding machines after a cycle interruption; purge and shutdown injection molding machines per documented procedures. Change machine set points per documented instructions and procedures. Alert Warehouse Control Clerk and Set-up personnel of requirements for production. Assist Set-up personnel with line clearance. Tend or operate one or more plastic molding machines running manual, semi-automatic; or automatic cycle. When tending automatic cycle machines, multiple machine coverage will be required if time permits. As required remove and grind runners and sprues. Operate lugging machines at the molding machine or a designated area. Load machines with reels containing inserts, load fixtures with molded parts, manually activate lugging action, remove lugs from fixture, and correct simple jams. Using machines, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or hand tools, perform a variety of operations on molded or purchased parts such as removing flash, runners, gates, buffing, burring, drilling, and tapping, filling, gluing, finishing, sanding, machining, gauging, and etc. Visually inspect and sort all parts to a predetermined quality level for such flaws as short shots, burns, contaminates, visual and dimensional defects. Gauge parts using gauges and simple inspection devices. Performs operator inspections per control plan. Provide production parts to quality personnel for inspection purposes. Assemble and/or finish parts by hand or using various jigs, fixtures, machines, sonic welder, hot stamping machine, tampo printer, etc. Make-up shipping containers and prepare for shipping. Layer pack or weigh containers to ensure accurate part count per customer requirements. Move finished goods to staying area. Properly complete all required paperwork and electronic data entry of information pertaining to assignments. Accurately allocate daily attendance hours in A.D.P. Maintain work area in an orderly manner and to be free from debris, parts, runners and items not required to perform job, moving and stacking filled cartons, material drums, and unused auxiliary/peripheral equipment to storage area, clean and degrease machines and equipment as assigned. May empty trash. Perform machine TPM’s, participate in 5S practices and if certified, may perform mold PM’s. Report all machine, equipment, production or processing problems to the supervisor or qualified personnel. Maintain P-data sheets and process documentation as assigned to comply with SPC and defined quality requirements. Maintain production expectancies and produces parts consistent with customer and internal requirements. Actively assist in training others as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. 3. HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Set-up B. is responsible for complying with the Company Health & Safety Program including Occupational Health & Safety Legislation, regulations, standards and Company Health & Safety policies. Reference: JDA-002 Supervisor Health & Safety Responsibilities (Addendum to Supervisor Job Descriptions). 4. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the following minimum education qualifications: High school or GED; technical degree in plastic injection molding a plus Minimum of twelve months injection molding experience. Complete Plasman Set-up B certification program. 5. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the following minimum work experience qualifications: Minimum of twelve months injection molding experience. Requires the ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English. Use of a variety of machines and equipment requiring some trade machine and peripheral equipment knowledge, set-up process per established specification and knowledge of individual machine characteristics. Requires the ability to perform equipment cleaning related to material handling as well as the ability to work with material handling equipment MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the following minimum training: Understanding of expectations detailed through Organization Statements, Standards, Visions, Policies and Procedures (i.e. Mission, Values, Code of Conduct, Operational, Quality and Environmental Health & Safety) as reference in Employee Handbooks and communicated through Orientation and/or other training awareness opportunities. Additional training requirements may be identified based plant-specific location (municipality- province/state/country) and/or operational needs that are commensurate with the duties, expectations, and responsibilities of the role within the specific plant. 2nd shift M-F 3p-11p 3rd shift Su-Thurs 11p-7a

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