Caster

Professional Plastics; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Professional Plastics is seeking a skilled Caster to operate and monitor casting machinery in Loves Park, IL. You will ensure molds are filled correctly and parts meet quality standards in a high-temperature environment.

The role requires 1-3 years of caster experience and a strong emphasis on safety, with PPE and routine maintenance of equipment across shifts. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a caster role.
• Safety standards and PPE compliance in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor casting machinery to pour materials into molds.
• Wear PPE and follow safety protocols in a high-temperature environment.
• Measure and mix liquid components for molds.
• Inspect finished parts and document production, inspection, and inventory.
• Maintain housekeeping and operate various hand and power tools.
• Perform secondary operations with drills, sanders, and knives.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Casting equipment

Job description

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary:

The Caster operates and monitors the machinery used to pour materials into molds to create components. This role is vital for ensuring that products are manufactured to quality specifications and that all safety protocols are followed in a high-temperature environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Wear all necessary PPE including eye protection, hearing protection, safety-toe footwear, chemical resistant sleeves/gloves
• Attend mandatory safety and production meetings
• Measure and mix liquid components of polymer systems to fill molds
• Use low-pressure or high-pressure metering/mixing machines to fill molds
• Use chemical solvents and primers to strip, prep, and clean molds and finished parts
• Use industrial ovens to cure parts at elevated temperatures
• Perform secondary operations with the use of various hand tools, power tools, and machinery
  • Including: drill press, belt sander, rotary tools, sandblast cabinet, and precision knives
• Inspect finished parts using Durometer gauges, height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
• Provide accurate and timely documentation including production, inspection, job process, and inventory
• Practice good housekeeping procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• Safety standards and best practices in a manufacturing setting
• Operating and maintaining casting equipment

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Caster role

Benefits Package:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran