Our growing manufacturing client in Elgin, IL is hiring a 3rd shift injection molding process technician.
The Injection Molding Process Technician executes plans and processes to produce high quality injection molded products for our durable, connectivity solution. The Process Technician is responsible for coordinating the molding efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes, and assisting the manufacturing and engineering teams in problem solving and continuous process improvements. This position also mentors and provides training to other injection molding personnel.
How you will help this winning team:
Setup, operate, and troubleshoot various injection molding machines at high efficiency
Perform mold set-up and changes as required by production schedule
Make process parameter adjustments (temperature, pressure, injection speed, cycle times), quality inspections, and ensure safety and efficiency
Inspect molds for damage or excessive wear and complete basic mold maintenance repairs
Work with external tool shop for extensive repairs and maintenance
Use basic tool shop equipment
Perform all duties in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001
Perform basic programming Servo robotic equipment and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the automation is operating efficiently
Assist with setting up injection molding machines and all related auxiliary equipment
Allow the manufacture of product that meets or exceeds the established quality levels
Collaborate with engineering team to meet customer requirements
Skills, Knowledge and abilities you need to bring:
High school or equivalent required
5+ years injection molding machine experience required, knowledge of thermoplastics and resines
Arburg machine experience highly preferred
Experience with molding automation such as programming, troubleshooting, robotics, sensors, PLCs, and related equipment
Working knowledge of terminology and technical experience with injection molding of thermoplastics, processes, tooling and validation protocols
Must be able to speak and read English proficiently including good communication skills, both written and oral
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be able to make process improvement recommendations
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining quality and safety standards
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Elgin, IL
Skills
Automationunmatched
BASIC Programming Languageunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
English Languageunmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Injection Moldingunmatched
Injectionsunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Molding Processesunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Servomechanismunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Validation Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.