Molding Process Technician II – 3rd Shift

Echo Incorporated; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

PTO (Paid Time Off)

5% 401K match

Yearly bonus potential

Advancement and growth opportunities

Referral bonus after 90 days

Climate-controlled environment

Job summary

ECHO Incorporated is hiring a Molding Process Technician II for the 3rd shift (10:45 PM – 7:00 AM). Pay is $28–$32 per hour, plus a $2.50 shift differential and yearly bonus potential.

The role focuses on maintaining injection molding process control, performing mold changes, and supporting start-ups with various molding technologies in a climate-controlled facility. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in molding setups, experience with gantry robotics, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain process control across all injection molding machines to ensure consistent production of acceptable-quality parts.
• Make necessary parameter adjustments within established process control limits to maintain quality and production standards.
• Work with a small team of 2–3 technicians per shift to efficiently perform mold changes (~25 min).
• Perform complete mold changes without separate setup or die-setter technicians.
• Adjust robot program parameters to support start-ups after mold changes.
• Start up procedures for gas-assist, two-shot, high-cavitation, and automated insert molding.
• Troubleshoot molding issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Document critical process parameters daily per QS and ISO controls.
• Learn and utilize ECHO’s material-handling system and resins used.
• Assist material handlers with material and color changes as required.
• Maintain 5S and a safe, clean production environment.
• Lead by example with safety, accountability, efficiency, teamwork.

Job description

ECHO Incorporated is hiring a Molding Process Technician II for the 3rd shift (10:45 PM – 7:00 AM). Pay is $28–$32 per hour, plus a $2.50 shift differential and yearly bonus potential.

The role focuses on maintaining injection molding process control, performing mold changes, and supporting start-ups with various molding technologies in a climate-controlled facility. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in molding setups, experience with gantry robotics, and strong troubleshooting skills.