3rd shift Process Technician

Become a part of our industry‑leading and engineering‑driven precision injection molding company. In business for over four decades, our expansive facilities, specialized machinery, and expert team members are representative of the top‑notch work environment you’ll find at Chemtech Plastics.

• Competitive pay
• Life insurance
• Continuing education assistance
• 401K
• Employer matching
• Health benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid vacation
• Disability (short‑ and long‑term)

Position: 3rd shift Process Technician

Location: Elgin, IL

Job : 185

# of Openings: 1

• Correct and/or optimize process related issues as directed by Shift Supervisor.
• Daily startups of production molds and establishment of molding processes.
• Perform mold setups and changes on an as needed basis.
• Assist with daily preventative maintenance on all molds currently in production such as cleaning and greasing.
• Setup and adjustment of robot programs as needed.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness and orderliness of the manufacturing area.
• Perform process troubleshooting and samples as directed by Shift Supervisor.
• Keep Shift Supervisor informed of problematic molding conditions or equipment.
• Assist Process Engineer’s with sampling when required.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by Shift Supervisor or Management to achieve production requirements.
• Any and all duties as assigned.

• Physically able to exert 150 ft.lbs. torque in a push or pulling motion.
• Proficient in the use of all mold handling equipment.
• Must supply own hand tools sufficient for mold set‑up (tool list supplies).
• Need to be able to interpret molding graphs.

• High School education or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mold set up and troubleshooting.
• Must have working knowledge of various thermoplastics.
• Experience with RJG type scientific molding principles.

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Production plant that is moderately loud; ear protection encouraged, but not required.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

• Full benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans.
• DQS‑Certified for IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015.