Manufacturing Technician

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
PDM (Plastics Design and Manufacturing) in Manhattan, MT is currently hiring Manufacturing Technicians for 2nd and 3rd shift.

• 2nd shift: 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

• 3rd shift: 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

• Monday through Friday

Why Join PDM?

We’re a leading injection molding manufacturer with operations in the U.S. and Mexico, delivering high-quality solutions across diverse industries. From concept to full-scale production, we turn great ideas into reality with integrity, a customer-first mindset, and world-class expertise.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Excellent benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Simple IRA with employer match

• Generous PTO

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

• A collaborative and supportive work environment

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a moderate understanding of the injection molding process from previous experience.

Part Inspection / Packaging

• Inspects parts coming from work cell to ensure they meet parameters defined on QC inspection sheet and reference parts.

• Package parts as defined in operator work instructions ensuring box and pallet quantities are correct.

Quality Assurance

• Perform Hourly Checks and sign offs for your work cell and other work cells as needed

• Prepping job binders and labels as determined by shift lead

• Startup approvals

• Works with supporting departments to ensure the machine is producing desired part parameters

• Ensures work instructions are correct and up to date

Mold & Job Setup & Teardown

• Mold Setting

• Work cell setup – Including all documentation, quality samples, tools and auxiliary equipment needed

• Work cell teardown – Returning all documentation, quality samples, tools and auxiliary equipment to correct location

• Mold Removal

Material Handling

• Material Prep & teardown – Including loading and cleaning dryers, swapping out gaylords, pulling materials, components and packaging from staging, setting up grinders and cleaning loaders for the next job

Injection Processing and Troubleshooting

• Press startup – Ensure the start-up checklist is complete. Load the correct program in the machine and ensure all parameters are correct according to the mold book or approved process sheet.

• Troubleshooting minor issues such as, but not limited to, stuck parts, contamination, door/ machine alarms, and automation alarms

• Adjust automation programs and EOAT to meet production standards.

• Works with shift lead and manufacturing engineers on major issues.

• Writes mold work orders as needed when issues arise

• Documents all process changes in the process change log

• Ensure work cell is performing at or below standard scrap and cycle-time

Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience in injection molding or related roles (Material Handler, Die Setter, Processor, or Quality)

The ideal candidate will:

• Work effectively in a team environment

• Be dependable, with consistent and punctual attendance