Job Description:
**2nd Shift Foreman - Plastic Injection Molding
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Pay:
**$28.00 - $34.00 depending on experience
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Hours:
** 2nd shift: 3:45pm - 12:15am, overtime is required
**(training will be on 1st shift for few weeks)
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**Location
**: Elgin, IL
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Requirements:
** Resume, Interview, Authorized to work in the U.S.
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Benefits:
**Employee Stock Ownership, Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, PTO, Vacation days.
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Job Description:
2nd Shift Foreman
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We are seeking a
**2nd Shift Foreman
** to oversee daily molding operations, support production goals, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. As an
**employee-owned company
**, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the business while being part of a team that values leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities:
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Supervise, coach, and train molding department employees during 2nd shift. Troubleshoot and resolve complex injection molding process and setup issues. Assign operators to production jobs and monitor workflow. Prepare production shift reports and attend shift change meetings. Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer specifications are met. Adjust processing parameters as needed to optimize production. Coordinate with the maintenance team when equipment requires repair. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Ensure all approved work instructions and quality procedures are followed. Provide leadership that promotes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Administer first aid and coordinate medical attention if workplace injuries occur. Perform mold and equipment maintenance as needed.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.Minimum
**5 years of plastic injection molding experience
.Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.Strong troubleshooting skills with injection molding processes.
Excellent communication and basic math skills. Ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively with a diverse team.Being bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
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Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Comfortable working in a warm manufacturing environment. Willingness to work overtime as needed. You should be proficient in:
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Plastics - Nylon 6 Material Experience
Plastics - Nylon 66 Material Experience
Plastics - PA66 Materials Experience
Injection Molding Experience
Blueprint Reading
