Blueprints, Check Processing, Cleanroom, Computer Skills, Data Processing, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Mentoring, Molding Processes, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Metrics, Robotics, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Training/Teaching
Grow your impact in automated, tight-tolerance molding
Join a high-precision manufacturing team in Buffalo Grove, IL, where small components make a big difference. As an Injection Mold Changeover & Process Optimization Technician, you will be the go-to expert for efficient set-ups, robust start-ups, and on-the-fly process tuning in a clean, automated environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity with outstanding training and long-term growth potential.
Why join this team
- Modern facility with cleanroom areas, robotics, and automated vision inspection
- Stable employer offering training, mentorship, and advancement
- Competitive pay with a 10% night shift premium
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and PTO
- 2-2-3 night schedule for added days off each month
What you’ll do
- Complete mold installations, changeovers, color changes, and machine start-ups
- Dial in processes to hold tight tolerances on precision parts
- Operate and coordinate with 5-axis and 6-axis robotic take-out systems
- Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and vision systems for in-process and final checks
- Diagnose and resolve molding defects (shorts, flash, splay, color variation, dimensional issues)
- Perform basic preventive maintenance on molds and auxiliary equipment
- Capture activity and process data in SAP or similar systems
- Uphold safety, cleanroom, and quality standards at all times
Must-haves
- 2+ years of injection molding or mold setup experience
- Hands-on background with mold changes, set-ups, and process adjustments
- Mechanical troubleshooting mindset and strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand through 12-hour shifts
- Blueprint reading proficiency and skilled use of micrometers and calipers
- Basic math and computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
Nice-to-haves
- Background in medical molding, precision plastics, or cleanroom production
- Experience with robotic take-out systems or in-mold sensors
- Familiarity with SAP or TMS
- Knowledge of lean principles and 5S
Tools, materials, and platforms
- Materials: Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66)
- Molding equipment: Arburg, Engel, Sumitomo, Milacron, Nissei, Toyo, Sodick
- Inspection: calipers, micrometers, gauges, and automated vision
Location and schedule
Buffalo Grove, IL | Night-shift production on a 2-2-3 schedule