Injection Mold Set Up Technician

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company-paid life

401(k) match

Holidays & PTO

Optional FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. in Wheeling, IL, is seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician to join the 1st shift.

You will read specifications, set up molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before startup, ensuring proper alignment and parameter settings. You will position and secure molds, adjust machine controls for pressure and curing time, monitor flow of plastic and coolant, and verify quality with gauges and a microscope.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automation systems and equipment.
• Experience with injection molding set-up.
• Ability to read specifications sheets.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up 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 the 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 gauges.
• 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.

Skills

Automation systems knowledge

Injection molding set-up

Tools

Hoist

Power tools

Micrometer

Gages

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 Injection Mold Set-Up Technician to join our 1stShift team.

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

Job Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.