Job Title: Set Up Technician / Manufacturing Technician Plastic Injection MoldingJob DescriptionThis role focuses on setting up and maintaining plastic injection molding machines to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. You will perform equipment setups, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electronic systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to keep machines running at optimal performance.
Responsibilities
- Set up 23 plastic injection molding machines per shift, with each setup typically taking 1.54 hours.
- Determine root causes for machine shutdowns and take corrective actions, including removing or replacing parts and restarting or safely shutting down equipment as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks on mechanical and electronic equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Repair and troubleshoot injection molding machines and related equipment, resolving mechanical, electronic, and calibration issues.
- Calibrate equipment and verify that machines are running correctly and within required parameters before and during production.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and setup tasks according to internal schedules and procedures.
- Monitor equipment during production to ensure it is functionally safe, stable, and fully operational for machine operators.
- Document all repairs, maintenance activities, and setups accurately in internal systems or logs.
- Collaborate with maintenance, toolmaking, and calibration departments on complex or high-level maintenance and repair tasks.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards and contribute to a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience maintaining and setting up injection mold equipment (required).
- Degree in a maintenance-related field such as Automation, Robotics, Electronics, Maintenance, or a related discipline, or at least 2+ years of relevant experience (required).
- Experience performing preventative maintenance tasks on electronic or mechanical equipment (required).
- Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electronic equipment in a production environment.
- Ability to read and follow maintenance procedures, setup instructions, and calibration guidelines.
- Attention to detail when setting up, calibrating, and monitoring machines to ensure safe and correct operation.
- Ability to work independently on assigned machines while collaborating effectively with other departments when needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- RJG training (preferred).
- Scientific molding training (preferred).
- Familiarity with automation and robotics in a manufacturing or injection molding environment.
- Experience documenting maintenance and repair activities in internal systems or logs.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with maintenance, toolmaking, and calibration teams.
Why Work Here?This is a direct-hire opportunity with a full benefits package and a schedule that provides approximately 78 extra days off per year compared with a standard MondayFriday role. The organization values work-life balance, offering extended time away from work while maintaining a stable, long-term career path. You will join a team-oriented environment that supports skill development in maintenance, automation, and injection molding technologies. Work EnvironmentThis position follows a 2-2-3 schedule on the night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, providing a predictable rotating work pattern with frequent extended breaks. The facility houses approximately 2530 plastic injection molding machines, creating a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to mechanical, electronic, and automated equipment. You will work on the production floor around running machinery, collaborating closely with maintenance, toolmaking, and calibration teams. Standard industrial work attire and appropriate personal protective equipment are expected to ensure safety while working around machines and tools. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vadnais Heights, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vadnais Heights, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Vadnais Heights,MN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
