Night Shift Injection Molding Setter – TPM & Robotics

NEMERA; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Job summary

Nemera is seeking an APU Setter in Buffalo Grove, IL to startup, operate, and perform TPM on molding and assembly equipment for packaging molded components. You will load master cycles, program automated systems, and ensure product quality at startup.

The role requires 50 lb lifting, standing most of the shift, and adherence to GMP/process standards. This 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) works on a 223 nights schedule with safety and Lean initiatives emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs.
• Stand and walk 90% of shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb.
• Satisfy vision testing requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Supports and has knowledge of responsibilities of operator level 1 and 2.
• Complete visual inspection of product per production specification for defects.
• Maintain clean workspace and 5S Standards daily/weekly/monthly.
• Load the validated master cycle parameters into the Injection Molding machine at each startup.
• Load programs into and align automated and robotic systems.
• Ensure Injection Molding machines are running to standard and product quality meets specification at each startup.
• Troubleshoot small and mid-size problems in processes, escalate to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance as needed.
• Retrieve required documentation out of TMS to assist with quality decisions.
• Perform line clearances as required.
• Clean injection molds as required per work instructions.
• Pull and set mold.
• Perform color changes and material lots and complete traceability documentation.
• Perform assembly start up batches/shots for product change/new version.
• Complete TPM Level 1 across Injection Molding and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform LOTO of unsafe equipment.
• Maintain Lean initiatives and participate in lean projects.
• Provide suggestions and take active role in Process Improvements to eliminate non-value-added activity.

Skills

Basic math skills

PC skills

Basic mechanical skills

Injection Molding

Robotic knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nemera is seeking an APU Setter in Buffalo Grove, IL to startup, operate, and perform TPM on molding and assembly equipment for packaging molded components. You will load master cycles, program automated systems, and ensure product quality at startup.

The role requires 50 lb lifting, standing most of the shift, and adherence to GMP/process standards. This 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) works on a 223 nights schedule with safety and Lean initiatives emphasized.