Mold Process Technician SIGN ON BONUS - WDD
Protolabs · Rosemount, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at Protolabs (industrial) in Rosemount, MN. In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, your contributions will directly impact product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction, all while upholding strong safety and quality standards.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Injection molding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 135 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 22%
- Tooling 21%
- ✓ Injection molding 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Protolabs in Rosemount
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Full description from ProtolabsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
- ◆Proficiently set up and start up molds using decoupled / scientific molding practices.
- ◆Load material into the machine hopper
- ◆Inspect molds for correct set up and check to ensure proper materials are at the press prior to start.
- ◆Set-up and start UR robots including auto spray, clipper and grid placement.
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Be yourself at Protolabs
Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
Join our team as a Mold Process Technician! SIGN ON BONUS $2000
As a Mold Process Technician at Protolabs, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing high-quality parts to life through advanced injection molding. You’ll set up, monitor, and fine-tune processes to ensure consistent, efficient production—using your technical expertise to troubleshoot challenges, improve cycle times, and reduce waste. In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, your contributions will directly impact product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction, all while upholding strong safety and quality standards.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working with cutting-edge manufacturing technology.
Weekday Day Shift
Monday: 6a-4p
Tuesday-Wednesday: 6a-6p
Thursday: 6a-12p
Sample molds
- •Develop machine operating parameters to process parts to specifications.
- •Perform thorough part inspections to ensure part specifications are met.
- •Accurately record process specifications onto cycle sheets.
- •Record current and appropriate documentation in mold files.
Production molds
- •Set-up machine operating parameters from established cycle sheets.
- •Process parts to specifications per best practices and procedures.
- •Perform measurement of required dimensions.
- •Ensure presses are running correct cycle time and match what is documented.
- •Request, evaluate and monitor mold modifications and repair through the rework system.
- •Troubleshoot and correct problems related to mold cycling and mold function in the press.
- •Suggest or perform corrective actions to correct quality problems.
- •Investigate new materials and determine molding parameters.
- •Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
- •Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
- •Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
- •Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
- •Perform additional tasks as assigned.
What it takes
- •2 year technical degree/ tech certification in related field, or 5 years of related experience.
- •Experience adjusting process parameters to correct cosmetic and dimensional defects in plastic injection molded parts.
- •Knowledge and application of decoupled molding techniques and engineering grade resins.
- •Understanding of machine process control, and Molding technology.
- •Processing of wide range of engineering resins.
- •Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.) – we will train.
- •Able to safely operate hand held and stationary power tools.
- •Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects (e.g., utility knives, aluminum blocks).
- •Able to use measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dial indicators.
- •Able to use a computer and calculator. Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic.
- •Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
- •Must be punctual and have good attendance.
Bonus to have
- •Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment, e.g., processing, setups
What is in it for you?!
- •We offer a competitive salary
- •In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
- •Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- •Flexible Spending Accounts
- •Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
- •Dental and Vision
- •Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- •Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- •Paid caregiver leave
- •You will receive 3 weeks of PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
- •401k with company match and immediate vest
- •Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
- •Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- •And More!