Injection Mold Set Up Technician - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company 401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dynomax Inc. is seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician for 2nd shift to ensure accurate mold setup, alignment, and operation of presses and auxiliary equipment. You will verify setups, adjust controls, and inspect molded parts for quality and conformance to drawings.

Responsibilities include mold approval for first articles and assisting with auxiliary equipment maintenance. The 2nd shift carries a 10% premium along with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read specifications to determine machine setup and verify correct setup of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before start.
• Position, align, and secure molds and components onto the machine using hoists and tools.
• Set machine controls for pressure, curing time, and parameters per setup sheet.
• Measure and inspect products for surface and dimensional defects using gauges and a microscope.
• Set up and adjust automatic injection or transfer machines to mold plastics per drawings.
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of auxiliary equipment including granulators, conveyors, and temperature controls.

Skills

Automation systems

Injection molding setup

Job description

Injection Mold Set-Up Technician

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

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 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.