Job Description
Setter – Night Shift (12-Hour) – Buffalo Grove, IL
Pay: Up to $35/hr
Location: 600 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Shift: Night Shift, 2/2/3 rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Location: 600 Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Shift: Night Shift, 2/2/3 rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly
About the Role:
We’re looking for a skilled Setter (also called a Set-Up Technician) to join our Buffalo Grove facility. You’ll be responsible for setting up molds and preparing injection molding machines for overnight production runs. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and crucial for keeping production running smoothly and efficiently.
We’re looking for a skilled Setter (also called a Set-Up Technician) to join our Buffalo Grove facility. You’ll be responsible for setting up molds and preparing injection molding machines for overnight production runs. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and crucial for keeping production running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and start injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment for production runs
- Load programs and align automated/robotic systems
- Perform visual inspections of product per production specifications
- Troubleshoot small to mid-size machine/process issues, escalating as needed
- Pull, clean, and set molds; perform color changes and material lot changes
- Conduct assembly start-up batches and complete cycle checklists
- Perform TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Level 1 on equipment
- Follow LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) procedures for safety
- Maintain clean, organized workspace and support Lean initiatives
- Assist in process improvements and maintain quality, safety, and ISO standards
Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
- Stand and walk for 90% of the shift; able to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb
- Meet vision requirements for the job
Preferred Skills:
- Basic mechanical skills and PC literacy
- Basic math skills
- Injection molding and/or robotic experience a plus
Work Environment:
- Clean manufacturing/warehouse environment
- Moderate noise levels may be present
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Competitive hourly pay up to $35/hr
- Consistent night shift schedule with a rotating pattern
- Hands-on work with advanced manufacturing equipment
- Opportunity to develop skills in injection molding and automation
Additional Info:
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Buffalo Grove, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
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.
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