3rd shift Set Up 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
• Vision
• Paid Vacation
• Disability (Short- and Long-Term)

Location: Elgin, IL

Job : 182

# of Openings: 1

3rd shift

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• Execute tooling setups and changes along with completing required documentation.
• Daily preventative maintenance on all tools currently in production such as cleaning and greasing.
• Correct process related problems as directed by shift foreman.
• Assist in training new operators on specific jobs.
• Provide operators with equipment necessary to perform their job.
• Ensure the safe and efficient set‑up of all molding and support equipment conforming to all schedule’s requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is properly completed and consistently updated as required
• Assist in the overall cleanliness and orderliness of the manufacturing area.
• Must be able to interact and communicate efficiently between shifts.
• Keep shift foreman informed of abnormal molding conditions or equipment.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by shift foreman to achieve production.

• Must be able to communicate with outside contacts in the process of pickup and delivery.
• Must be able to communicate with all employees.
• Accountable for the general upkeep of the facilities on a daily basis.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work with a minimal amount of supervision
• Must be able to exert 200 ft. lbs. torque in a push or pulling motion.
• Must be proficient in the use of all mold handling equipment.
• Must supply own hand tools sufficient for mold set‑up (tool list supplies).

• High School education or equivalent.
• One (1) year of technical experience in mold set‑up.
• Must have working knowledge of various thermoplastics.

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Production plant that is moderately loud; ear protection encouraged but not required.

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