Mold Repair Technician (3rd Shift) – Plastic Injection

Hoffer Plastics; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hoffer Plastics is hiring for Mold Maker / Mold Repair on the 3rd shift (11:00pm–7:00am) in Illinois. The position focuses on mold repair and modifications to meet customer specifications, with starting pay from $30.00 to $38.00 per hour based on experience.

Join a growing company that provides full training, benefits, night shift premiums, and strong opportunities for advancement. Applicants should have a high school diploma and 5+ years of experience in a plastic injection mold environment,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; TMA certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of mold function and repair in a plastic injection environment.
• Ability to display competency calibrating tools related to the tool room.
• Ability to perform multiple functions either or EDM, Jig Grinding, Lathes, Mills, Grinders, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Hot runner function and repair knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to plastic injection molds.
• Modify and repair molds, jigs and fixtures where accuracy requires maintenance of extremely close tolerances.
• Diagnose problems and determine corrective actions on injection molds.
• Ability to grind complex forms to very close tolerances.
• Ability to complete jobs quickly and efficiently with minimal errors.
• Maintain safe work area in neat and orderly manner.
• Accurately document work performed.
• All team members shall: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

Skills

Mold repair expertise

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TMA certificate preferred

Tools

EDM

Jig Grinding

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Microsoft Word

Excel

Hot runner knowledge

Job description

Hoffer Plastics is hiring for Mold Maker / Mold Repair on the 3rd shift (11:00pm–7:00am) in Illinois. The position focuses on mold repair and modifications to meet customer specifications, with starting pay from $30.00 to $38.00 per hour based on experience.

Join a growing company that provides full training, benefits, night shift premiums, and strong opportunities for advancement. Applicants should have a high school diploma and 5+ years of experience in a plastic injection mold environment,