Injection Molding Process Technician - 2nd Shift

Henpen Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Job summary

Henpen Consultants is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician for a growing plastics manufacturer in the Greater Chicago Area. The role involves providing skilled mold setup and process adjustments to ensure high-quality components in a clean manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in injection molding, knowledge of scientific molding, and familiarity with robotics and EOAT.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on plastic injection molding setup, processing, and troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of scientific molding principles and injection mold design.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to explain process adjustments.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and safety focus.
• Robotics, EOAT, and automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold setups, teardowns, and machine startups and shutdowns.
• Troubleshoot molding processes to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Document process settings and implement approved adjustments.
• Set up auxiliary equipment and assist with robotics and automation.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering to resolve equipment issues.
• Train operators on procedures and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Process documentation

Robotics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Injection Molding Process Technician - 2nd Shift

• Bloomingdale (Near Chicago), IL
• Manufacturing

Injection Molding Process Technician — 2nd Shift
Confidential Employer | Greater Chicago Area, IL
Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site
Pay: $30.90–$39.30 per hour, based on experience, plus shift differential
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30 p.m.–midnight

Henpen Consultants is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Process Technician for a growing precision plastics manufacturer. Join a collaborative team producing high-quality components in a clean manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform mold setups, teardowns, and machine startups and shutdowns.
• Troubleshoot molding processes to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Document process settings and implement approved adjustments.
• Set up auxiliary equipment and assist with robotics and automation.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering to resolve equipment issues.
• Train operators on procedures and support continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years of hands-on plastic injection molding setup, processing, and troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of scientific molding principles and injection mold design.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to explain process adjustments.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and attention to safety.
• Robotics, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and automation experience preferred.

Health, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance; 401(k) with company matching; health savings account; and paid time off.

No degree required. Local candidates only; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are unavailable.