Injection Mold Technician – Process & Quality Expert

ITW; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

ITW Deltar Fasteners in Frankfort, IL, seeks a Mold Technician to set up and run plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, ensuring quality parts. You will adjust processes, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing cell.

The role requires a high school diploma, Mold Technician apprenticeship or equivalent, plus 1.5+ years in plastic injection molding. Strong English communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mold Technician Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Routsis Training Program completion or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Minimum 1 ½ years of technical experience with plastic injection molding.
• Good work ethic, reliable, and committed to quality.
• Basic MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Install molds in the injection molding machine and adjust for quality.
• Set up and adjust assembly equipment, robots, and tooling to ensure proper production.
• Ensure proper part/material containment and quality for processed parts.
• Troubleshoot molding problems to resolve defects such as flash or short shots.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis to improve overall product quality.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement ideas and 5S within the cell.
• Operate overhead crane and hoist and use calipers/hand tools as needed.

Skills

Mold technician

Mold set-up

Troubleshooting

Quality focus

Communication

Team player

Crane operation

Education

High school diploma

Mold Technician Apprenticeship

Routsis Training Program

Tools

Calipers

Fork trucks

Measuring gauges

Overhead crane

Job description

ITW Deltar Fasteners in Frankfort, IL, seeks a Mold Technician to set up and run plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, ensuring quality parts. You will adjust processes, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing cell.

The role requires a high school diploma, Mold Technician apprenticeship or equivalent, plus 1.5+ years in plastic injection molding. Strong English communication and reliability are essential.