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Injection Molding Technician

Moldtronics, Inc.
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Description

Our growing company is looking to fill the role of an injection molding technician to join our molding department team. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of responsibilities and qualifications to apply for the position.  At Moldtronics, Inc. we provide molding, machining, design, mold building, and manufacturing services, for the aviation, defense, and commercial industries.  An Injection Molding Technician's role encompasses the setup and operation of injection molding machines to ensure efficient operations and high-quality product standards. Technicians are responsible for routine maintenance, troubleshooting machinery issues, performing quality control checks on materials and finished products, and adhering to safety protocols and strict production schedules.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot equipment or tooling issues during production.
  • Inspect products to maintain consistent quality.
  • Process various resins, including multiple engineering-grade types.
  • Prepare and execute production for thermoplastic, thermo-set, and compression molds.
  • Install and ready molds for production.
  • Diagnose and rectify molding process, cycle, and equipment issues.
  • Set up injection molds and ancillary equipment.
  • Oversee and record material handling operations.
  • Load hoppers and dryers.
  • Sort runners and complete precise paperwork.
  • Record mold changes and machine adjustments.
  • Work collaboratively with operators, quality control, and management.
  • Keep molding machines, equipment, and areas clean and organized.
  • Ensure a safe and orderly workplace.
  • Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications:

  • Positive attitude.
  • Skilled in processing and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with engineering-grade resins (PPSU, PEEK, PEI, etc.) is a plus.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Commitment to meeting deadline.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • A successful candidate must complete a background check.
  • Required to be a U.S. Person – meaning U.S. Citizen or Green card holder.

ADA-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to: Work an 8-hour shift while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; bending; stooping; twisting; use hands to handle items; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


SCHEDULE:

  • Monday – Friday
  • Core Hours of 4:00pm – 12:45am

 WHAT WE OFFER:

Moldtronics, Inc. offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health savings account, 401K with a 3% company match, company paid basic life, disability, holidays, paid time off, 24/7 employee assistance program, and employee referral program.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

We are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons who are defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.

Moldtronics, Inc.is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Moldtronics, Inc. strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.


Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience for consideration.


No 3rd party applications are being accepted at the time / Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact.


Salary : $23 - $30

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