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Actalent Mold Technician in St Paul, Minnesota
Job Title: Mold TechnicianJob Description
Join a globally recognized premium supplier in the medical market as a Mold Technician. You will be an integral part of our team, responsible for setting up, starting, and troubleshooting injection molding machines, robotics, and secondary equipment. Your role will ensure consistent product quality and efficient machine performance while adhering to production standards.
Responsibilities
Set up, start, and troubleshoot a variety of injection molding machines, molds, robots, dryers, mold heat controllers, and auxiliary equipment.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Tool Room teams to address part quality at all levels.
Ensure molds are properly inspected, cleaned, and protected after runs; communicate issues or improvement opportunities using Maintenance Repair Orders (MROs).
Investigate production problems, determine root cause, and recommend or implement solutions.
Recommend and implement corrective actions to reduce scrap, improve cycle times, and support mold upgrades.
Use problem-solving and troubleshooting tools to assess machine, tooling, personnel, and process-related issues.
Maintain a clean, organized, tour-ready production floor.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demonstrate reliable attendance.
Perform all responsibilities required based on specific Mold Technician level.
Accurately complete cycle sheets at the beginning and end of runs and during spot audits.
Review daily product information at molding machines; monitor process parameters and part quality to minimize variation.
Follow production schedules and maintain machines at or above Bill of Materials (BOM) rate.
Start up and troubleshoot secondary equipment such as end mills, hot stamping, pad printing, and other related machinery.
Participate in production sampling for New Product Design (NPD) or continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities as needed.
Support Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) activities when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of Mold Technician Levels training or equivalent experience.
Mechanically inclined with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of mold venting, cooling circuits, draft angles, inserts, and mold steel composition.
Experience in lean manufacturing and working in an ISO-certified environment preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to work with precision tools and measuring instruments.
Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
Some travel may be required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Pallet certification and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification.
Experience with IQMS or other manufacturing ERP systems.
Knowledge of material handling systems.
Ability to clean, prep, and maintain molds for production runs.
Work Environment
The position requires support during the 6am to 6pm shift. The work environment is dynamic, and employees are encouraged to work their way into engineering roles. The setting is ISO-certified, emphasizing cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced production floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of St Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $66560.00/yr.
edical SMC offers four medical plans through the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) network, providing broad access to health care coverage. The available options include: UHC Platinum Plan, UHC Premium Plan, UHC Choice HSA Plan, and Surest Plan. Each plan gives participants access to a nationwide network of thousands of physicians and hospitals throughout the United States. Dental SMC’s dental plan is administered by Sun Life Financial Insurance Company and has a preferred provider network for dentists throughout the United States. Vision SMC offers a vision program using the VSP network of vision providers. Company Provided Life Insurance SMC provides employer-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for fulltime employees. The plan covers 1x the employee's base salary, $5,000 for spouses and $2,000 for each child under 26. Voluntary Insurance SMC offers several voluntary insurance coverage options through Sun Life*: • Sun Life Optional Life Insurance • Sun Life Voluntary AD&D • Sun Life Short Term Disability • Sun Life Long Term Disability • Sun Life Accident Coverage • Sun Life Hospital Indemnity • Sun Life Critical Illness * Details are included in the Benefit Summary/ Certificate of Coverage Summary Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary AD&D Premiums for Life Insurance and AD&D are based on the age of the employee/dependents and the benefit amount elected. Disability Insurance Disability premiums are based on the age of the employee and the benefit amount. -Short Term Disability For the first 13 weeks, STD may pay a benefit of 60% of weekly earnings up to a maximum weekly benefit of $500. 100 % match up to 3% 50% match for the next 2% A maximum total company match of 4% SMC Ltd. Benefit Highlights -Long Term Disability Beginning the 14th week, LTD pays a benefit of 60% of monthly earnings up to a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000. Paid Time Off SMC offers Paid Time Off (PTO) to regular full-time employees which can be used for any reason. The PTO accrual rate is based on length of employment. Bereavement Leave/Pay Regular full-time employees may be granted up to five days paid leave for the purpose of attending a funeral of an immediate family member. Additional Programs and Resources Referral Bonus Program SMC encourages employees to refer qualified candidates for employment opportunities within the organization which can result in a monetary reward. Tuition Reimbursement SMC offers pre-approved tuition reimbursement for full-time employees for continued education. SMC may reimburse up to 90% of the registration and tuition costs based on the final grade up to $5, 250 per calendar year. EAP Guidance Resources (Employee Assistance Program) All full-time employees and members of their household will have access to Guidance Resources, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program provided by ComPsych. This program allows all employees access to licensed, trained professionals who provide confidential counseling, legal and financial services as well as online resources. Identity Theft Protection All full-time employees have the support of an Identity Theft Protection program through Assist America’s SecurAssist Identity Protection. Additional protection is available for purchase through ID Watchdog. Emergency Travel Assistance Medical emergencies are covered under the Emergency Travel Assistance Program when traveling more than 100 miles away from home. Full-time employees can be connected to Assist America’s staff of medically trained, multilingual professionals for advice in a medical emergency 24/7. 330 SMC Drive Somerset, WI 54025 715.247.3500 www.smcltd.com rev 06.25 Holidays SMC observes ten (10) holidays each year, which include 8 fixed holidays - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - and 2 floating holidays. The floating holidays are determined by each site at the beginning of the year. All active,
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in St Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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