Injection Molding Process Technician in Elgin

Energy Jobline ZR; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire opportunity

Salary $54k-$65k per year

Two openings: 2nd & 3rd shift

Hands-on role focused on process 개선

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Elgin, IL, is seeking a skilled Process Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts to drive mold startups, setups, and continuous process improvements in plastic injection molding.

You will troubleshoot molding issues, optimize processes, operate mold-handling equipment, and analyze process data while collaborating with engineers on preventive maintenance and molding development.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of experience with injection mold setup and process troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of plastic injection molding and various thermoplastics.
• Experience performing mold setups, mold changes, and production mold startups.
• Ability to operate mold-handling equipment and interpret molding graphs and process data.
• Technical knowledge of microprocessor and non-microprocessor molding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily production mold startups and establish effective molding processes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize molding conditions to improve quality, efficiency, and process consistency.
• Perform mold setups and changes and assist with preventive maintenance, including cleaning and greasing production molds.
• Set up and make adjustments to robot programs supporting the molding process.
• Work with Shift Supervisors and Process Engineers on troubleshooting, sampling, and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setups

Process troubleshooting

Robot programming

Mold changeovers

Process data interpretation

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you an experienced Process Technician with a strong background in plastic injection molding? We are hiring Process Technicians for two direct-hire opportunities in Elgin, IL, with openings available on both 2nd and 3rd shift. These Process Technician positions are hands-on roles focused on mold startups, setups, process troubleshooting, robot adjustments, and developing optimal molding processes. If you’re a Process Technician who understands what makes an injection molding process run correctly—and knows how to troubleshoot it when it doesn’t—we want to talk with you.

Perks & Benefits

• Direct-hire opportunity — join the company directly from day one
• $54k - $65k per year, based on experience and shift
• Two openings available — 2nd shift and 3rd shift
• Hands-on technical position with a strong focus on process improvement and troubleshooting

Must Haves

• 3-4+ years of experience with injection mold setup and process troubleshooting
• Strong working knowledge of plastic injection molding processes and various thermoplastics
• Experience performing mold setups, mold changes, and production mold startups
• Ability to operate mold-handling equipment and interpret molding graphs and process data
• Technical knowledge of microprocessor and non-microprocessor molding equipment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform daily production mold startups and establish effective molding processes
• Troubleshoot and optimize molding conditions to improve quality, efficiency, and process consistency
• Perform mold setups and changes and assist with preventive maintenance, including cleaning and greasing production molds
• Set up and make adjustments to robot programs supporting the molding process
• Work with Shift Supervisors and Process Engineers on troubleshooting, sampling, and continuous process improvement

Nice to Haves

• Experience with RJG-style scientific molding principles
• Basic knowledge of the APQP process
• Strong experience troubleshooting different thermoplastics, molds, and molding conditions
• Experience working closely with Process Engineers on mold sampling and process development

If you’re the type of Process Technician who can look at a molding problem, understand what the process is telling you, and make the right adjustments to get production back where it needs to be, apply today for immediate consideration.