Lead Plastic Processing Technician – 2nd/3rd Shift

Sanmina; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Addison, IL plant seeks a Lead Process Technician to lead our 2nd or 3rd shift, directing polymer processing, quality control and shop floor operations for permanently rigid, heat‑resistant plastics.

You will set up molds in injection and compression presses, maintain uptime, troubleshoot parameters, supervise staff, ensure safety compliance and maintain 5S at the workstation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of plastics processing experience in injection molding.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish (written/orally).
• Comfortable using basic computer software (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Thermosets experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds in injection and compression molding presses.
• Maintain press uptime during shifts by keeping machines full of material.
• Troubleshoot press parameters to produce parts within specification.
• Ensure all employees on shift are performing duties up to job expectations.
• Maintain operation conditions within set tolerances.
• Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Sanmina Addison, IL plant seeks a Lead Process Technician to lead our 2nd or 3rd shift, directing polymer processing, quality control and shop floor operations for permanently rigid, heat‑resistant plastics.

You will set up molds in injection and compression presses, maintain uptime, troubleshoot parameters, supervise staff, ensure safety compliance and maintain 5S at the workstation.