Injection Molding Technician, 1st shift – New Brighton, MN 

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an Injection Molding Technician to join our New Brighton, MN team. You will be responsible for ensuring that injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and connected automated systems are set to regulation parameters, meet quality standards and all production goals. You will set up and start up molding machines, read blueprints, and check products with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices. 

You will: 

• Ensure presses are started and running to standard process and troubleshoot those not up to standard.
• Trouble shoot molding machines to bring parts into specifications for size, appearance, flash, splay, cycle time. 
• Develop and maintain standard operator instructions and process set-up sheets. 
• Be able to process a variety of engineering-type materials. 
• Participate in developing action plans to resolve problems with safety, quality, production, delivery and 5S. 
• Prepare maintenance work orders and ensure compliance with Preventive Maintenance programs. 
• Document improvements and problems with molds, presses, secondary, etc. 
• Must be capable and willing to perform all duties associated with changing injection molds (material set up, mold change, set process to black book, and inspect parts for quality adherence) 
• Actively participate in safety and 5S program. 

Key Qualifications: 

• 2-year Technical College degree preferred and/or 5-7 years’ experience in plastic processing of molding machines. 
• Good oral and written communication, computer literacy, basic management skills, problem solving techniques, strong organizational skills. 
• Physical requirements are standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, and lowering weights up to 50lbs. Steel toed shoes are required on the distribution floor. 

Position hours/shifts:  

• 1st Shift: 5:30am – 2:00pm Monday – Friday 

Compensation: 

The hourly pay for this role is $25.00 - $35.00/hour, DOE. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.  

Benefits: 

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:  

• Paid holidays 
• Paid vacation 
• Paid sick time 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment 
• Health savings account 
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off 
• Parental leave 
• Caregiver leave 
• Prescription drug insurance 
• Tuition reimbursement