Night Shift Mold Process Technician

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Molding Process Technician – Night Shift to operate and set up molding equipment, ensuring parts meet specifications.

You will troubleshoot issues, maintain equipment, document process control data and collaborate with maintenance and engineering for fixes.

This role requires rotating night shift from 6pm to 6am; join a diverse manufacturing partner focused on delivering quality products.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment for production runs.
• Adjust machine parameters to maintain part quality and meet specifications.
• Start up and shut down molding machines per standard operating procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve molding issues such as flash, short shots, or warping.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on molds and machines.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams for complex repairs.
• Inspect molded parts for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain documentation for process control, lot traceability, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Monitor mold performance and suggest improvements to reduce cycle time and scrap.

Job description

Flex in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Molding Process Technician – Night Shift to operate and set up molding equipment, ensuring parts meet specifications.

You will troubleshoot issues, maintain equipment, document process control data and collaborate with maintenance and engineering for fixes.

This role requires rotating night shift from 6pm to 6am; join a diverse manufacturing partner focused on delivering quality products.