Injection Molding Setup Technician — Night Shift

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 start up, operate, and maintain molding and assembly equipment for packaged components. The role involves running injection molding lines, loading master cycle parameters, and ensuring product quality at startup.

The position requires manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and standing most of the shift. This is a full-time night-shift role with 223 nights per year and a 10% differential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience (required).
• Able to lift up to 50lbs frequently.
• Stand and walk 90% of shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb.
• Satisfy vision testing requirements of the job.

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 55 Standards in work area 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 each startup.
• Troubleshoot small and mid-size problems in processes, elevate to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance as needed.
• Answer alarms as needed, start and stop machines after initial start-up.
• Retrieve required documentation out of TMS to assist with quality related decisions.
• Perform line clearances as required.
• Clean injection molds as required per work instructions
• Pull and set mold
• Perform color changes and material lots as required, and complete traceability documentation
• Perform assembly start up batches/shots for product change/new version (same reference)
• Complete Assembly, Injection Molding and auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance -Level 1.
• Complete cycle checklist
• Perform LOTO (lock out/tag out) of any unsafe equipment
• Maintain Lean initiatives and participate in lean projects
• Provide suggestions and take active role in Process Improvements to eliminate non-value-added activity
• Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and SafetyRequirements, Continuous Improvement, GMP and standard work procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic math skills

PC skills

Basic mechanical skills

Injection molding knowledge

Robotic knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Nemera is seeking an APU Setter to start up, operate, and maintain molding and assembly equipment for packaged components. The role involves running injection molding lines, loading master cycle parameters, and ensuring product quality at startup.

The position requires manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and standing most of the shift. This is a full-time night-shift role with 223 nights per year and a 10% differential.