Injection Mold Set Up Technician

Dynomax Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Plan with generous Companymatch

Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protec

Optional Short Term Disability, Acc. &

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. seeks an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician for the 1st Shift in Arlington Heights, IL. You will read specs, set up molds and presses, and ensure proper alignment and equipment readiness before startup.

The role includes measuring parts with microscopes and gauges, adjusting machine controls for pressure and cooling, and obtaining mold approval for first article runs. Benefits accompany employment.

Qualifications

• Read specifications sheets to determine machine setup and prescribed settings.
• Position, align, and secure assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories.
• Set machine controls to regulate pressure and curing times per setup sheet.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct setup of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up.
• Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of auxiliary equipment including temperature controls and mold electrical controls.
• Have working knowledge of automation systems and equipment.

Skills

Mold setup

Quality inspection

Machinery operation

Reading specs

Tools

Micrometer

Microscope

Calipers

Hoist

Job description

A family-owned company, Dynomax designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking anInjection Mold Set-Up Technicianto join our 1stShiftteam.

• The Injection Mold Set-Up Technician will read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up and prescribed settings and verify correct set-up of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up
• Position, align, and secure assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine using hoist, power tools and hand tools
• Set machine controls to regulate specified machine pressure and plastic curing time and other parameters per set-up sheet and adjust machine to coordinate flow of plastic and coolant to molds
• Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects using a microscope, micrometer, and other gages.
• Set-up and adjust automatic compression, injection, or transfer machines used to mold plastic materials specified to shape, following drawings, and utilizing knowledge of machine functions
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls
• Working knowledge of automation systems and equipment

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
• Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection
• Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.