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Injection Molding Set Up/ Processor

Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2026

Anchor Plastics is on track for a 25% growth over the next year and is looking for someone to join our team in the Set Up position. This is a First Shift position. We run four (9) hour shifts and 1/2 day on Friday. This is also a fast track managerial opportunity spot.

it is a climate-controlled environment. So yes, its Air Conditioned and Heated.

We have plenty of internal growth opportunities. Most of our managers started as Mold Techs and were promoted.

We have two planned shutdowns, the week of 4th of July and two weeks during the Christmas / New year holiday with holiday pay. 80 hours of vacation pay after 90 days probation.

Anchor is an EEOC company.

Must have 3-5 years minimum experience in plastic injection molding.

Mandatory DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK. If you can't pass a drug test, please don't apply. This include Marijana.

NO recruiters please.

FT/PT: FT Hours Per Week: 40

Benefits Eligible? Yes Salary/Hourly: Hourly

Reports to: Production supervisor

  • Load and unload molds from the presses.
  • Mold set up and job changeover
  • Monitoring quality and efficiency of production
  • Material handling
  • Monitoring parts.
  • Daily efficiencies on running parts.
  • Starting and stopping presses.
  • Second operations:
  • General cleaning of the production area and machinery.
  • Clean and maintain presses
  • Using databases, networking and other available tools, work with the President to build our customer base through general correspondence, providing excellent customer service and quotes.
  • Boxing and packaging of parts at press
  • Material staging and inventory
  • Running Manual Presses
  • Cleaning grinders and dryers
  • Working with the Quality Manager, create or update position procedures manual, following documentation change control policies.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check required
  • High school diploma or equivalent, technical degree preferred.
  • Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus
  • Lean manufacturing and/or quality control training preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and stand, bend, and stoop.

Benefits offered:

  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
  • Dental insurance
  • Other types of insurance
  • Retirement benefits or accounts
  • Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
  • Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
  • Others
  • Flexible schedules

Work Remotely

  • No

Summary

As an Injection Molding Set Up person, you will be integral to the manufacturing process, focusing on plastics injection molding. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, your role involves setting up and operating machinery while ensuring quality standards are met. You will utilize your mechanical knowledge and lean manufacturing principles to optimize production efficiency. Your proficiency in programmable logic controllers and quality inspection will enhance product quality. Additionally, your relevant skills in materials handling and precision measuring instruments will support a safe and productive work environment. Join our team to contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 3% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Plastics injection molding: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Minneapolis, MN 55427 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000

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