We are a well-established custom injection molding company seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician/Supervisor to lead our 1st shift molding department.
This is a hands-on leadership position. You'll spend your time on the production floor supporting the team, solving molding problems, improving processes, and ensuring quality parts are produced safely and efficiently.
What You'll Do:
Supervise and lead first shift molding personnel
Troubleshoot injection molding processes and quality issues
Perform mold start-ups, process development, and process optimization
Coordinate mold changes and verify successful start-ups
Reduce scrap, downtime and cycle times
Establish and maintain documented process parameters
Train and mentor operators, technicians, and material handlers
Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Scheduling
Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
5+ years of hands-on injection molding process experience
Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience establishing and optimizing molding processes
Knowledge of engineering resins and commodity materials
Experience with mold setup, start-ups, and process validation
Ability to read part drawings and understand quality requirements
Excellent communication and leadership skills
What We Offer:
Competitive pay: $30-$34/hour
Monday - Friday, 1st shift (7:00am - 3:00pm)
Overtime opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with matching
Paid vacation and holidays
Stable, growing company
Modern, clean manufacturing environment
Numbers & Facts
Location
McHenry, IL
Salary
$30–$34 Per Hour
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Injection Moldingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Molding Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Process Validationunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Startupunmatched
System Start-Upunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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