Senior Molding Technician 2nd Shift Leader & Optimizer

OTTO Engineering; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

Vacation days

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Company picnics / celebrations

Job summary

OTTO Engineering is seeking a Molding Technician for the 2nd shift. This senior role oversees all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, teardown, troubleshooting, training, and equipment maintenance.

You will perform tasks from setup to material checks, run samples, manage tooling changes, reduce scrap, and mentor new employees. Strong communication and ability to lift 50 lbs are required. The position offers competitive hourly pay and company benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years Injection Molding experience.
• Experienced with tool changeovers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Shoulder height with assistance as necessary.
• Reliable attendance and good communication skills.
• Moderate PC skills and ability to differentiate colors.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks of the Molding Machine Operator and Molding Technician Trainee as needed.
• Setup molding machines per production schedules.
• Confirm proper material use per BOMs.
• Perform quarterly material inventory.
• Assist in reduction of scrap.
• Perform advance tool changeovers as required.
• Run samples and formulate process.
• Assist in maintaining departmental Routers.
• Troubleshoot complicated processing problems.
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned.
• Training of new employees.
• Optimize existing processes.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.

Skills

Injection molding

Tool changeovers

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Color vision

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

OTTO Engineering is seeking a Molding Technician for the 2nd shift. This senior role oversees all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup, teardown, troubleshooting, training, and equipment maintenance.

You will perform tasks from setup to material checks, run samples, manage tooling changes, reduce scrap, and mentor new employees. Strong communication and ability to lift 50 lbs are required. The position offers competitive hourly pay and company benefits.