2nd Shift Injection Mold Setup Technician - Premium

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company 401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. is seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician for 2nd shift to ensure accurate mold setup, alignment, and operation of presses and auxiliary equipment. You will verify setups, adjust controls, and inspect molded parts for quality and conformance to drawings.

Responsibilities include mold approval for first articles and assisting with auxiliary equipment maintenance. The 2nd shift carries a 10% premium along with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automation systems and equipment.
• Injection molding set-up experience.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications to determine machine setup and verify correct setup of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before start.
• Position, align, and secure molds and components onto the machine using hoists and tools.
• Set machine controls for pressure, curing time, and parameters per setup sheet.
• Measure and inspect products for surface and dimensional defects using gauges and a microscope.
• Set up and adjust automatic injection or transfer machines to mold plastics per drawings.
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of auxiliary equipment including granulators, conveyors, and temperature controls.

Skills

Automation systems

Injection molding setup

Job description

Dynomax Inc. is seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician for 2nd shift to ensure accurate mold setup, alignment, and operation of presses and auxiliary equipment. You will verify setups, adjust controls, and inspect molded parts for quality and conformance to drawings.

Responsibilities include mold approval for first articles and assisting with auxiliary equipment maintenance. The 2nd shift carries a 10% premium along with a full benefits package.