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Operating Technician

Plymouth, MN 55441

Posted: 06/24/2026 Job Number: 811308 Pay Rate: 19.00 Industry: Plastics

Job Description


Position Title: Operating Technician

Wage: $19.00 - $23.00/Hour

Shift: 3rd Shift

Hours: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Monday - Friday

Are you looking for your next career opportunity? We’ve partnered with a great company that’s searching for motivated, experienced professionals to join their growing team in Plymouth, MN. This role offers competitive pay, steady hours, and the chance to work with a company that truly values its employees. If you’re dependable, hands-on, and ready for a long-term opportunity, apply today!

Operating Technician Responsibilities:
- Set-up, operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce thermoformed parts to specification
- Ensure maximum efficiency of set-up to include set-up time, materials, production rate and material consumption
production rate and material consumption
- Machine readiness – inspect machinery, equipment and tooling prior to set-up
- Identify issues, which adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning
- Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution
- Ensure part quality meets established standards
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, as required
- Complete all shift documentation/paperwork
- Shift hand-off – go over job status and updates with incoming shift
- Participate in safety programs
- Follow all established safety procedures
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

Requirements for Operating Technician:
- One year manufacturing or related experience
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read, write and speak English to meet training, safety and quality requirements
- Ability to solve basic math problems
- Ability to operate forklift
-  Bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, standing for long periods of time
- Occasionally lifting 10-50 lbs – cases of product and pallets 

IND035

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
 
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
 
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.
 
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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