Injection Molding Setter — 12h Night Shift & TPM

Nemera; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Job summary

Nemera is seeking an APU Setter to oversee startup, operation and TPM maintenance of molding and assembly equipment, plus packaging per specifications. This role emphasizes device manufacturing practices and strict adherence to GMP and ISO standards in a clean production environment.

The position supports operator levels 1 and 2, loads master cycles, troubleshoots issues, handles line clearances and supports lean initiatives. A 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) is required.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic and measurement tasks
• Fundamental mechanical skills for handling equipment
• Experience with injection molding and/or robotic systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supports and has knowledge of responsibilities of operator level 1 and 2
• Complete visual inspection of product per production specification for defects
• Maintain clean workspace and 5S standards daily/weekly/monthly
• Load the validated master cycle parameters into the Injection Molding machine at each startup
• Load programs into and align automated and robotic systems
• Ensure Injection Molding machines are running to standard and product quality meets specification at startup
• Troubleshoot small and mid-size problems in processes and escalate as needed
• Follow alarms, start/stop machines after initial start-up
• Retrieve required documentation from systems to support quality decisions
• Perform line clearances and mold changes as required
• Perform color changes and material lots and complete traceability documentation
• Participate in TPM/Lean activities and continuous improvement with policy adherence

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic mechanical skills

Injection Molding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Nemera is seeking an APU Setter to oversee startup, operation and TPM maintenance of molding and assembly equipment, plus packaging per specifications. This role emphasizes device manufacturing practices and strict adherence to GMP and ISO standards in a clean production environment.

The position supports operator levels 1 and 2, loads master cycles, troubleshoots issues, handles line clearances and supports lean initiatives. A 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) is required.