Injection Molding Technician: Mold Setup & Quality

Intellectt Inc; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Intellectt Inc in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Molding Process Technician to set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot injection molding machines, ensuring product quality and safety standards are met.

You will adjust process parameters, inspect parts, document data, and support continuous improvement initiatives, while following ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP guidelines. This onsite role runs Monday–Friday with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in injection molding or mold setup.
• Experience with hydraulic and electric injection molding machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of plastic materials, mold design, and molding process parameters.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds, injection molding machines, and auxiliary equipment for production runs.
• Adjust processing parameters to maintain product quality and meet specifications.
• Start up, operate, and shut down molding machines according to standard procedures.
• Troubleshoot molding defects, including flash, short shots, and warping.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on molds and molding equipment.
• Inspect molded parts, document process data, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor cycle times, reduce scrap, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety procedures and applicable ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP requirements.

Skills

Molding process setup

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mold design knowledge

Molding parameter optimization

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Plastics Technology or Manufacturing

Tools

CNC machines

Robotic automation

Job description

Intellectt Inc in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Molding Process Technician to set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot injection molding machines, ensuring product quality and safety standards are met.

You will adjust process parameters, inspect parts, document data, and support continuous improvement initiatives, while following ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP guidelines. This onsite role runs Monday–Friday with competitive hourly pay.