2nd & 3rd Shift Process Technician

PM Mold Company; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

PM Mold Company is a full‑service mold manufacturer in Schaumburg, IL, offering ISO-certified injection molding capabilities and decades of experience. We seek a skilled mold press technician to join a precision-focused team dedicated to quality through advanced capabilities and reliable production.

You will set up and run injection mold presses, ensure safety, maintain documentation, and uphold ISO standards while collaborating across shifts to keep manufacturing on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with setup and processing of injection mold presses.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work safely around molding machines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must read, write & speak English.

Responsibilities

• Debug and analyze auxiliary equipment and automation equipment.
• Debug/correct material, mold, process, press, automation, and auxiliary equipment problems.
• Effectively adjust molding processes ensuring all documentation and ISO procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Performs necessary preventative maintenance on molds & machines
• Start-up molds and set in process parameters

Skills

Injection mold setup

Communication skills

Safety around equipment

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Description

PM Mold Company is a full‑service mold manufacturer and plastic injection molder. We are ISO certified and supply state‑of‑the‑art custom mold manufacturing and injection molding services for a wide variety of industries.

For more than 50 years, PM Mold Company has been making a difference for our customers and in the communities where we work and live. Be a part of the team where our culture combines ingenuity with precision and advanced capabilities to deliver unmatched results, helping our customers get their products to market quickly and efficiently. Visit pmmold.com to learn more.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum of 3 year’s of experience with set up and processing of injection mold presses
• Good communication skills –written & oral
• Must be able to safely work around molding machines
• Must be able to work independently
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to read, write & speak English

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to debug & analyze auxiliary equipment and automation equipment.
• Debug/correct material, mold, process, press, automation, and auxiliary equipment problems
• Effectively adjust molding processes ensuring all documentation and ISO procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Performs necessary preventative maintenance on molds & machines
• Start‑up molds and set in process parameters

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to hear machine alarms
• Good mobility, energy level & ability to routinely lift 50 pounds
• Requires good visual acuity and the ability to detect visual changes in plastic
• Must be willing and able to operate a forklift
• Able to climb ladders up to 6 feet
• Physical strength to perform ratcheting motion to torque settings
• Good mobility for high physical activity including but not limited to reaching, standing, stooping, squatting, & crawling to access machine areas

BENEFITS:

• Pre‑tax insurance benefits, including medical and dental
• 401 (k) with company match and vesting plan
• Vision, short term disability, and long‑term disability
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, birthday and more)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran stat or any other characteristic protected by law.