Molding Operator (3rd Shift)

Matrix Plastic Products, LLC; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Matrix Plastic Products, LLC in Wood Dale, Illinois is seeking a full-time molding operator responsible for operating injection molding machinery and producing high-quality plastic parts.

The role requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to move items safely, and experience in plastics injection molding preferred. We offer a collaborative team environment and a generous benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification includes the ability to perceive fine details.
• Ability to follow instructions and move items weighing up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding machinery and produce quality parts.
• Review and visually inspect plastic parts.
• De-gate and trim parts, performing basic assembly tasks.
• Inspect parts for defects, maintaining a stationary position.

Skills

Ability to perceive fine details

Following instructions

Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Matrix Plastic Products is a quality-driven custom manufacturer of ultra-precise plastic components and subassemblies for medical devices and other mission-critical applications. Our specialties are plastic injection molding, mold making, and assembly. Founded in 1978, we are a privately-held company that continues to grow rapidly under our third generation of leadership. We offer a generous benefits package, rewarding career challenges, and a collaborative team environment to motivated and conscientious individuals who enjoy working together to ensure products of exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

The molding operator is responsible for operating injection molding machinery and producing quality parts. Specific duties include:

• Reviewing plastic parts coming off a press
• Visual inspection of plastic parts
• De-gating and trimming parts
• Performing basic assembly tasks
• Inspecting parts for defects
• Maintaining a stationary position for up to two hours while detecting defects

Minimum qualifications include the ability to perceive fine details, follow instructions, and move and position items weighing up to 30 lbs.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $20.10 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

3rd Shift – 11:45 PM to 8:00 AM (Sun – Thurs). The 3rd shift begins the week on Sunday evenings and concludes on Friday mornings.

Employment Verification

Matrix participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EEO Statement

EOE, including disability/vets

Requirements

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plastics Injection Molding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location

In-person