2nd Shift Mold Technician — Training, Growth, 4% Premium

Hoffer Plastics; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Reimbursements

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics Corporation in South Elgin, IL is hiring for Setup / Mold Technicians on the 2nd shift. The role involves machine and auxiliary equipment setup, process parameter input, and keeping a clean, safe 5S workplace.

Pay starts at $22.00–$24.00 per hour with a 4% shift premium and opportunities to advance through Level C to Level A with training. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude and math, English reading/writing, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability and interest in progressing through the leveled Molding Technician training curriculum.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math proficiency.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mold setups and color changes to meet production demands.
• Set molding process parameters with guidance from supervisors or senior technicians.
• Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency; work with quality inspectors to identify defects.
• Maintain 5S standards and clean work area; follow safety policies.
• Take on responsibilities of supervisor or foreman in their absence when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math proficiency

English literacy

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hoffer Plastics Corporation in South Elgin, IL is hiring for Setup / Mold Technicians on the 2nd shift. The role involves machine and auxiliary equipment setup, process parameter input, and keeping a clean, safe 5S workplace.

Pay starts at $22.00–$24.00 per hour with a 4% shift premium and opportunities to advance through Level C to Level A with training. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude and math, English reading/writing, and basic computer skills.