Injection Mold Set Up Technician

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Optional FSA & ID Theft Protection

Disability & Life Insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician to join our 1st Shift team. You will read specifications, set up molds and presses, and ensure proper equipment before start-up.

This role requires experience in injection molding set-up, measuring with gauges, and coordinating machine parameters to meet drawings. We offer an equal opportunity employer environment and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Mold set-up and machine start-up procedures are required.
• Ability to measure and visually inspect products using gauges.
• Familiarity with automation systems and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up and settings.
• Position, align, and secure molds and components onto machines.
• Set machine controls for specified pressure and curing time.
• Measure and inspect products for surface and dimensional defects using gauges.
• Assist with set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment.
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds.
• Work with automation systems and equipment.

Skills

Mold set-up experience

Automation systems knowledge

Reading specifications

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

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 1stShiftteam.

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.