Mold & Tooling Setup Technician – Day Shift

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Profit Sharing

Job summary

G&W Electric Co in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Mold/Tooling Set Up Technician to set up, start up, break down and perform planned maintenance on molds in our molding facility. The role operates 6:00am–6:00pm on the A shift and requires strong mechanical skills, mold experience, and precise tooling coordination.

You will work closely with planning and the Tooling Department to coordinate repairs, inspect setups, and ensure traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding and mold set-ups.
• Strong mechanical skills and dexterity.
• Ability to safely operate a Power Industrial Truck/Forklift.
• Ability to safely operate cranes/hoists.
• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using small hand and power tools.
• High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds, in coordination with planning, to proper configurations per production needs.
• Break down previously run mold configurations as needed.
• Keep molds properly inventoried and organized to ensure traceability.
• Work directly with Tooling Department to coordinate repairs that require machining or mold-maker guidance and help.
• Perform planned maintenance on tooling, such as: general cleaning, replacing worn or stripped bolts, bushings, etc.
• Inspect final mold set up to ensure successful implementation.
• Use lifting mechanisms (i.e. crane or forklift) to handle mold set-ups and storage.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement towards a world-class standard.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, processes, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of production tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work and insure it meets requirements prior to passing it on to the next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Communicate effectively with others at various levels of the organization.

Skills

Mold setup

Mechanical skills

Forklift operation

Crane/hoist operation

English instruction adherence

Tool handling with hand & power tools

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

G&W Electric Co in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Mold/Tooling Set Up Technician to set up, start up, break down and perform planned maintenance on molds in our molding facility. The role operates 6:00am–6:00pm on the A shift and requires strong mechanical skills, mold experience, and precise tooling coordination.

You will work closely with planning and the Tooling Department to coordinate repairs, inspect setups, and ensure traceability.