Injection Mold Setup Tech - 1st Shift | Medical, 401(k) & Bonus

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days

Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protec

Optional Short Term Disability, Accid/

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Dynomax, a family-owned company, seeks an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician to join our 1stShift team. The role involves reading specifications, setting up molds and machine parameters, and coordinating flow of plastic and coolant with precision.

You will inspect molded parts for defects and ensure mold approvals for first articles, while supporting auxiliary equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate has mold-set-up experience and working knowledge of automation systems, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Reading specification sheets and determining machine set-up per sheet.
• Set-up and secure mold components and machine accessories on the equipment.
• Set machine controls to regulate pressure, curing time, and flow of plastic and coolant.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications to determine machine set-up and verify correct mold and equipment set-up before start.
• Position, align, and secure molds and components on the machine using hoist and tools.
• Set machine controls for pressure and curing time and coordinate flow of plastic and coolant.
• Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects with magnification tools.
• Set up and adjust machines used to mold plastics following drawings and using machine knowledge.
• Obtain mold approval for first article molds.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of auxiliary equipment (granulators, conveyors, temperature controls, mold electrical controls).

Skills

Set-up procedures

Mold alignment

Measurement & inspection

Automation systems knowledge

Reading specifications

First article mold approval

Tools

Granulators

Conveyors

Mold electrical controls

Temperature controls

Job description

Dynomax, a family-owned company, seeks an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician to join our 1stShift team. The role involves reading specifications, setting up molds and machine parameters, and coordinating flow of plastic and coolant with precision.

You will inspect molded parts for defects and ensure mold approvals for first articles, while supporting auxiliary equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate has mold-set-up experience and working knowledge of automation systems, with opportunities to