Set Up Technician - Injection Molding

Injection Mold Set Up Technician

Buffalo Grove, IL

A growing medical manufacturing facility is hiring Injection Mold Set-Up Technicians to support production operations in a clean, modern manufacturing environment.

This is a long-term opportunity for individuals with injection molding and machine setup experience who are looking to grow their skills, earn competitive pay, and work with advanced manufacturing equipment.

Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

+10% Shift Differential

• Set up and start injection molding machines
• Perform mold changes and machine changeovers
• Load and verify machine parameters during startup
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues
• Monitor machine performance and product quality
• Perform material and color changes
• Support automated and robotic production equipment
• Complete routine equipment maintenance activities
• Respond to machine alarms and production issues
• Follow quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized production area

• Injection molding experience
• Machine setup, mold change, or process technician experience
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule

• Robotics or automation experience
• Blueprint reading
• GMP or regulated manufacturing experience
• Preventive maintenance experience
• LOTO knowledge

• Up to $40/hr based on experience
• 10% night shift premium
• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity
• Consistent full-time hours
• Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Work with advanced molding and automation equipment
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

To learn more, visit:  | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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