About this role
Set Up Technician | Direct Hire
Join a growing manufacturing team and play a key role in keeping production running efficiently. We're seeking a hands-on Set Up Technician with injection molding experience to perform machine setups, troubleshoot equipment, and support preventive maintenance in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Set up and prepare 2-3 plastic injection molding machines per day.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform mechanical repairs.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and machine calibrations.
- Diagnose production downtime and restore equipment operation.
- Monitor equipment performance to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Document maintenance activities and machine performance.
- Partner with Maintenance, Tooling, and Calibration teams to resolve technical issues.
What We're Looking For
- Experience setting up, troubleshooting, or maintaining plastic injection molding equipment.
- Technical degree/training in Maintenance, Automation, Robotics, Electronics, or a related field, OR 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- RJG certification or training.
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Additional maintenance or technical training.
Why Join Us?
- Direct-hire position with comprehensive benefits.
- 2-2-3 schedule offering significantly more days off than a traditional Monday-Friday schedule.
- Career growth opportunities within a stable, expanding company.
- Work with advanced injection molding technology and an experienced technical team.
Schedule & Environment
- Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating schedule
- Modern manufacturing facility with 25-30 injection molding machines.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.
If you enjoy troubleshooting machinery, solving mechanical challenges, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!
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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.