Injection Mold Set Up Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician to read specifications, position and secure molds, and adjust presses to meet set-up sheets.

The role requires hands-on setup of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment, with a focus on product quality and process efficiency. The position emphasizes working knowledge of automation systems, mold equipment, and accurate inspection of molded parts using precision tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in setup of injection molding environments.
• Ability to read and interpret specification sheets and set-up parameters.
• Knowledge of mold, press, and auxiliary equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications to determine machine set-up and settings.
• Position, align, and secure molded components on the machine.
• Set machine controls for pressure and curing time as per set-up sheet.
• Measure products and inspect for surface and dimensional defects.
• Assist with set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment.

Skills

Mold set-up

Injection molding

Automation systems

Tools

Micrometer

Job description

Injection Mold Set-Up Technician

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 an

• 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

Injection Mold Set-Up Technician Job Responsibilities

• 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

Injection Mold Set-Up Technician Job Requirements

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

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
• Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days
• 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.