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Set Up Technician - Injection Molding Nights

Job in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Nemera
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Injection Molding, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 - 38 USD Hourly USD 24.00 38.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Set Up Technician - Injection Molding (12-hour Nights)

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

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 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 area daily/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, escalate 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
  • 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
  • PC 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
Qualifications

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
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.

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