Injection Molding Technician

Kelly Services; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Injection Molding Technician in Gurnee, IL. Pay rate is $23.00 – $25.00/hr with a 2-2-3 schedule and training week. The role involves setting up molds, operating plastic molding machines, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has mold setting experience, a high school diploma, and strong English communication skills. Overtime opportunities are available as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have prior mold setting experience.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Can communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate intermediate math and literacy skills.
• Have vision corrected to 20/30 in both eyes.
• Can frequently squat to lift/move up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Are comfortable using computers, precision measuring instruments, hand tools, movable stairs, overhead cranes, and safety equipment.
• Own your own tools and tool box/cart.

Responsibilities

• Removing and mounting molds in injection molding machines, including connecting water cooling, hydraulic, and pneumatic lines.
• Reading and comprehending specifications, blueprints, operating manuals, and following procedures.
• Setting up molds in molding machines to produce plastic components.
• Maintaining molding machine cleanliness and performing minor repairs under supervision.
• Communicating with coworkers and supervisors to ensure continuous production.
• Keeping the setup room and production floor clean and orderly.
• Cleaning molds daily and performing automation validations with documentation.
• Supporting safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Being available for overtime when schedule requires.

Skills

Mold setting experience

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Hand tools

Overhead cranes

Computer skills

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Injection Molding Technician to work at a premier manufacturing client in Gurnee, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $23.00 – $25.00/hr.

Work Schedule: 2-2-3 Schedule 6:45am - 7:00pm

Training Schedule: M-F 6:45am - 3:30pm for training only

Why you should apply to be an Injection Molding Technician

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for overtime.
• Work for a premier manufacturing client known for safety and quality.
• Be part of a supportive team environment with ongoing training.
• Opportunity to advance your skills and grow your career in manufacturing.

What’s a typical day as Injection Molding Technician? You’ll be

• Removing and mounting molds in injection molding machines, including connecting water cooling, hydraulic, and pneumatic core pull lines.
• Reading and comprehending specifications, blueprints, operating manuals, and following all instructions and written procedures.
• Setting up molds in various types and sizes of molding machines to produce plastic components, working from verbal and/or process guide books.
• Maintaining molding machine cleanliness, setting up auxiliary equipment, and performing adjustment and minor repairs under supervision.
• Communicating with coworkers and supervisors to ensure continuous production operation.
• Keeping the setup room and production floor clean and orderly.
• Cleaning molds daily and performing automation validations, including documentation.
• Supporting all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Being available for overtime when the schedule requires.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you

• Must have prior mold setting experience.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Can communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate intermediate math and literacy skills.
• Have vision corrected to 20/30 in both eyes.
• Can frequently squat to lift/move up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Are comfortable using computers, precision measuring instruments, hand tools, movable stairs, overhead cranes, and safety equipment.
• Own your own tools and tool box/cart.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly® .

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

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