Set Up Technician - Injection Molding (12-hour Nights)

Nemera; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

Nemera, located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is seeking an APU Setter for full-time shifts. This role involves the startup, operation, and maintenance of molding and assembly equipment, ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, be able to lift up to 50lbs, and possess basic mechanical skills. Compensation ranges from $24.00 to $38.00 per hour, and the company values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience is required.
• Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk 90% of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Start up and operate molding and assembly equipment.
• Perform visual inspections for production defects.
• Load validated master cycle parameters into Injection Molding machines.
• Troubleshoot process issues and respond to machine alarms.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic mechanical skills

Injection Molding knowledge

Robotic knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Full-time
• Employment Classification: Hourly
• Education Level: High School Diploma
• Contract Type: Hourly

Company Description

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

Job Description

This is a 12-hour shift - 6:00PM to 6:00AM. 10% Shift Differential for Nights

Position Purpose: The APU Setter is responsible for the startup, operation and TPM maintenance of molding and assembly equipment and the packaging of packaging of molded and/or assembled components per company and customer specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 55 Standards in work areadaily/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 ensuring product quality meets specification at each startup.

Troubleshoot small and mid-size problems in processes, elevate to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance as needed

Answer alarms as needed, start and stop machines after initial start-up

Retrieve required documentation out of TMS to assist with quality related decisions.

Perform line clearances as required.

Clean injection molds as required per work instructions

Pull and set mold

Perform color changes and material lots as required, and complete traceability documentation

Perform assembly start up batches/shots for product change/new version (same reference)

Complete Assembly, Injection Molding and auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance -Level 1.

Complete cycle checklist

Perform LOTO (lock out/tag out) of any 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

Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety, Requirements, Continuous Improvement, GMP and standard work procedures

Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience (required)

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

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Basic math skills

Basic mechanical skills

Injection Molding and/or robotic knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

POSITION RANGE:

$24.00 - $38.00 USD Hourly (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.