Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)

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$31 - $39 per hour

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Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)

Salary: $31 - $39 per hour

Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois

Job description

Key Responsibilities: Mold setups and teardowns, machine startups/shutdowns, assist with maintenance duties, and troubleshoot molding processes within established and monitored parameters. Document process settings and assist with approved process changes. Minimize production scrap rates and downtime through efficient troubleshooting and maintenance efforts. Assist in training operators and molding personnel on standard operating procedures. Assist with automation integration and auxiliary equipment setup. Support engineering and maintenance teams during equipment & process troubleshooting. Identify opportunities to improve process consistency and efficiency. Assist in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

Pay: $30.90 - $39.30 per hour (Depending on experience)

Schedule: 3:30PM - 12AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)

Qualifications:

2-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding setup, processing and troubleshooting.
General understanding of scientific molding concepts and injection mold design.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow company procedures and work instructions.
Implement, explain, and defend molding process adjustments
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, ExcelStrong communication skills (both verbal and written).Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with robots, EOAT, and automation equipment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong math skills and high attention to detail.
Logical and critical thinking skills
Ability to work with limited direction
Good interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

Safety: Must be aware of and adhere to all company safety policies
Hands-on Equipment Interaction: Must be able to frequently position self to set up, operate, and troubleshoot injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment.
Facility Mobility: Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility to effectively support production operations across all shifts.
Technical Dexterity: Requires the mechanical aptitude to manipulate tools and perform precise adjustments on plastic injection molds and related machinery.
Communication & Mentoring: Must be able to accurately exchange technical information and provide clear instructions when training or mentoring molding personnel.
Industrial Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment, which includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and typical machine shop hazards
Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our Client: (A Plastic Products Company) is a quality-driven custom manufacturer of ultra-precise plastic components and subassemblies for medical devices and other mission-critical applications. Their specialties are plastic injection molding, mold making, and assembly. They are a company that continues to grow rapidly, offering a generous benefits package, rewarding career challenges, and a collaborative team environment for motivated and conscientious individuals who enjoy working together to ensure products of exceptional quality. Well respected Injection Molding company. They are an "ISO 13485/9001 certified custom manufacturer specializing in injection molding, moldmaking & assembly with surgical precision" for the medical device, electronics, personal care and other high performance industries There are 2 more roles, one for Process Technician on the 3rd shift, and a Maintenance Technician on the 1st shift

Benefits:

401(k)401(k) matching
Dental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Accident insurance
Disability insurance

Location: The company is moving from Wood Dale, IL to Bloomingdale, IL (100%) by the end of 2026. This role is in the new facility.

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