Injection Molding Technician (3rd Shift)

Socket.dev

Des Plaines (IL)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 50,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (up to 50% of 6%)

Annual siffron profit share/safe harb

Tuition reimbursement program for elig

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account and/or HSA

Vacation/Personal/Bereavement leaves

Paid parental leave

Short & long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral bonus program

siffron Shared Ownership Works Program

10 paid holidays

Job summary

siffron Des Plaines is seeking an Injection Molding Operator for the 10:00pm–6:00am shift to set up, run, and monitor molding machinery and auxiliary equipment. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production that meets quality and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include adjusting process, performing preventative maintenance, reading blueprints, and coordinating with the next shift. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience in setting up and running injection molding machines
Must be self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience with some maintenance in a manufacturing facility

Responsibilities

Set up and run injection molding machines and basic process steps
Safely remove and set up molds and monitor auxiliary equipment
Troubleshoot process issues and perform preventative maintenance
Review status, document reports, and communicate with next shift
Read blueprints and operate from technical documentation

Skills

Injection molding

Blueprints reading

Maintenance

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for setting up, running, and monitoring injection molding machines, and auxiliary molding equipment (grinders, chillers, loaders, robots etc) within a custom injection molding and automation environment. This position ensures production equipment and manufacturing cells operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while meeting production, quality, and customer requirements.

Please Note: This position is for 3rd shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Injection Molding Operations and Set Up

Set up and run injection molding machines – all basic process steps.
Safely remove and set up molds in injection molding machines.
Monitor and run auxiliary molding equipment – grinders, chillers, loaders, robots etc.

Process Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshoot injection molding process issues and make appropriate adjustments to maintain production and quality requirements.
Perform preventative maintenance on injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and manufacturing cell components in accordance with established schedules.
Adhere to preventative maintenance schedule.
Troubleshoot and repair of equipment.
Communicate actions and problem resolution to the next shift.
Perform routine checks on equipment; documents status; completes necessary reports.
Work from specifications, blueprint drawings, prints and other technical documentation.
Tear down; replace defective component units and parts such as injection molding machine, screw/barrels, check ring and nozzles, bearings, motors, servo motors, PLC's, gears, electronic drives, clutches, breaks, belts, chains and electrical parts.

Safety and Compliance

Move, install and adjust appliances, fixtures, motors and other electrical/mechanical equipment for safety.
Requests assistance from others for any problems beyond area of knowledge or expertise.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
Follow detailed instructions from others or written format.
Adheres to siffron Des Plaines safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Actively speaks up and reports safety, environmental or quality concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

Verify parts and maintenance inventory and order replacement parts as needed.
Assist assembly operators, as needed.
Assist in handling material activities, when required.
Perform quality audits and inspections.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, LICENSES, AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in setting up and running injection molding machines
Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Experience working some maintenance, at a manufacturing facility.

SKILLS (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning, Other)

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Ability to read, write, and comprehend work orders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well with others or in an individual capacity.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to work different shifts depending on what is required, preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
Able to work in a production environment.
Ability to stand, bend, and/or stoop
Able to walk, stand and otherwise perform job functions on concrete floors with safety boots/shoes.
Ability to work in manufacturing environment occasionally being exposed to dust, odors, fumes and noise.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather.

siffron Benefits:

The hourly range for this role in Des Plaines, IL is $24.24 – $36.36. siffron considers several factors when determining and extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.