Plastic Injection Molding Process Setup Specialist

Admo, Inc.; Elgin (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

100Hires, Inc. is seeking an experienced injection molding technician to prepare presses, set up tooling, and start production jobs to target cycle and quality. You will adjust and troubleshoot during runs, manage mold tooling inventory, and conduct teardown and mold pulls per procedure.

Additionally, you will assist with shop upkeep and accurately enter downtime codes and setup data in the ERP system, ensuring health and efficiency of the presses and tooling. English communication is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; not required.
• 5+ years of hands-on injection molding experience.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and basic math literacy.
• Ability to read and write in English; bilingual is a plus.
• Able to operate a forklift and perform physical tasks.

Responsabilités

• Prepare presses by hanging and setting up tooling, then start production jobs.
• Adjust and troubleshoot during runs following work instructions.
• Handle mold tooling inventory for availability and traceability.
• Conduct press teardown and mold pulls per procedure.
• Enter downtime codes and tool setup data into ERP systems.

Connaissances

Injection molding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Mathematics basics

English literacy

Forklift operation

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Forklift operation

Description du poste

Can you take a mold from rack to repeatable production, fast?Picture this: a new job hits the floor. You hang the tooling, square it up, and bring the press to life. First-off parts look close, and with a few adjustments—always by the book—you lock in a stable process. Hours later, a hiccup appears mid-run. You spot the root cause and correct it before output is impacted. That is your craft.Role highlightsPrepare presses by hanging and setting up tooling, then start production jobs to target cycle and quality.Adjust and troubleshoot during runs while following established work instructions.Handle mold tooling inventory control to ensure availability and traceability.Conduct press teardown and complete mold pulls per procedure.Support general shop upkeep: cleaning, organization, and basic maintenance.Enter downtime codes and tool setup information accurately in the ERP system.Continuously verify press health; report any issues to the supervisor promptly.What it takesHigh school diploma, GED, or 12 years of formal education preferred (not required).Competence with basic mathematics.Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.Preferred: 5+ years of hands-on injection molding experience.Strong mechanical experience and a practical problem-solving mindset.Physical ability to lift 60+ pounds, climb stairs, and stand for up to 8 hours.Ability to operate a forklift.ProficiencyInjection molding experience.