Mold Technician

Sterling Engineering; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Injection Molding Maintenance Technician for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining injection molding machines, ensuring high-performance production. Candidates should have significant experience in injection molding maintenance and strong mechanical and electrical skills. Join a stable company that values growth and offers competitive pay.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology

Stable employment with a growing company

Qualifications

• Injection molding maintenance experience is required.
• 10+ years for 2nd shift; 5+ years for 3rd shift.
• Background in automation or troubleshooting molding-specific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibrations.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve uptime and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or military technical training

Job description

Job Title

Injection Molding Maintenance Technician – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Pay Range

$30.00/hr - $40.00/hr (based on experience)

Type

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Location

Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Description

Are you an experienced Molding Technician familiar with injection molding equipment? Join our team to help maintain high-performance production with stability, top-tier equipment, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibrations.
• Support installation, removal, and upgrades of molding systems.
• Document maintenance activities accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to improve uptime and reliability.
• Travel to other sites or vendor locations as needed.

Shift Details

2nd Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Qualifications

• Associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Injection molding maintenance experience (REQUIRED).
• 10+ years for 2nd shift; 5+ years for 3rd shift.
• Background in automation or troubleshooting molding-specific equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive hourly pay: $30–$40/hr, depending on experience.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology.
• Stable employment with a growing company investing in its people.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Manufacturing and Plastics Manufacturing