Injection Molding Process Technician; 2nd Shift

Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)

Salary: $31 - $39 per hour

Posted: July 21 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Mold setups and teardowns, machine startups/shutdowns, assist with maintenance duties, and troubleshoot molding processes within established and monitored parameters.
• Document process settings and assist with approved process changes.
• Minimize production scrap rates and downtime through efficient troubleshooting and maintenance efforts.
• Assist in training operators and molding personnel on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with automation integration and auxiliary equipment setup.
• Support engineering and maintenance teams during equipment & process troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve process consistency and efficiency,
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

Pay:

THERE IS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY PER SHIFT (10% AND $1.50 HR ON 1ST SHIFT, 20% AND $2.50 HR ON 2ND SHIFT)

Schedule:

FOR 2ND SHIFT - 3:30PM - 12AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)

FOR 3RD SHIFT - 12 AM - 8 AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding setup, processing and troubleshooting.
• General understanding of scientific molding concepts and injection mold design.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow company procedures and work instructions.
• Implement, explain, and defend molding process adjustments
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with robots, EOAT, and automation equipment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong math skills and high attention to detail.
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with limited direction
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands /

Working Conditions:

• Safety:
  Must be aware of and adhere to all company safety policies
• Hands-on Equipment Interaction:
  Must be able to frequently position self to set up, operate, and troubleshoot injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment.
• Facility Mobility:
  Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility to effectively support production operations across all shifts.
• Technical Dexterity:
  Requires the mechanical aptitude to manipulate tools and perform precise adjustments on plastic injection molds and related machinery.
• Communication & Mentoring:
  Must be able to accurately exchange technical information and provide clear instructions when training or mentoring molding personnel.
• Industrial Environment:
  Work is performed in a manufacturing environment, which includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and typical machine shop hazards

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance

The company is moving from Wood Dale, IL to Bloomingdale, IL (100%) by the end of 2026. This role is in the new facility.

Salary Type: Hourly

Salary Min: $31

Salary Max: $39

Currency Type: USD