Assembly Equipment, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Component Assembly, Drug Delivery Devices, Drug Manufacturing, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Molding Processes, Process Improvement, Pumps, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Team Player, Test Requirements, Warehousing
Set Up Technician– 12-Hour Nights
? Buffalo Grove, IL | 600 Deerfield Pkwy
? Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | Full-Time | Hourly
? Pay: $50,000 – $55,000/year
About the Company
Join a global leader in drug delivery device manufacturing for pharmaceuticals, biotech, and generics. Work on eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors in a team-oriented, innovative environment.
Position Overview
The APU Setter is responsible for the startup, operation, and maintenance of molding and assembly equipment. Package and assemble components according to company and customer specifications, support process improvements, and maintain safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operate injection molding and assembly equipment; load programs and align robotic systems
Perform startup checks, color/material changes, and mold maintenance
Conduct visual inspection of products to ensure quality standards
Troubleshoot minor process issues; escalate as needed
Perform TPM maintenance, line clearances, and cycle checklists
Follow LOTO procedures for unsafe equipment
Maintain clean workspace and participate in Lean initiatives
Support ISO, GMP, Health & Safety, and standard work procedures
Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
Stand and walk 90% of shift
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb
Satisfy vision testing requirements
Work Environment
Why You’ll Love It
$50–55k/year for night shift work
Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment
Contribute to process improvements and Lean initiatives
Work in a team-focused, innovative environment
Be part of a company impacting patients worldwide
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com