Injection Mold Set Up Technician - 2nd Shift

Dynomax Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,572,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

PTO

Optional FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Short Term Disability (STDis)

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, and automated work cells since 1986. We seek an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician for our 2nd shift with a 10% premium.

You will read specs, set up molds, adjust presses, and ensure quality and efficiency. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and more.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up and verify mold, press, and auxiliary equipment before start-up.
• Position, align, and secure molds or mold components onto the machine using hoists and tools.
• Set machine controls to regulate pressure and curing time per set-up sheet and coordinate plastic/coolant flow.
• Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects using gauges.
• Set up and adjust machines used to mold plastics per drawings and machine functions.
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds.
• Assist with set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment like granulators, conveyors, and controls.

Skills

Automation systems

Injection molding setup

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 2ndShift team. There is a 10% Premium for 2nd shift positions.

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

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.