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Junior Injection Molding Tooling Tech
Job in
Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, 60045, USA
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
IPCC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Injection Molding, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job description Shift Availability
1st shift: 7:00AM – 3:00PM
Role OverviewWe are seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Junior Injection Molding Tooling Technician. This entry-level position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is interested in building a long-term career in manufacturing and tooling. The primary focus will be supporting the upkeep of production molds to ensure they remain clean, properly lubricated, and production-ready.
CoreResponsibilities
- Tool Cleaning: Perform detailed manual cleaning of injection molding tools to remove material residue, buildup, and contaminants.
- Lubrication & Maintenance: Apply grease and lubricants to moving mold components such as pins, slides, and bushings according to established maintenance procedures.
- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance tasks to help ensure tooling reliability and production readiness.
- Tool Handling: Safely transport, position, and organize tooling within the maintenance and production areas using appropriate shop equipment and safe handling practices.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance activities, inspections, and service tasks.
- Workplace Safety: Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using basic hand tools such as wrenches, Allen keys, ratchets, and screwdrivers.
- High attention to detail and commitment to performing quality work.
- Reliable work ethic with the ability to follow instructions and safety procedures consistently.
- Willingness to learn and develop technical skills in injection molding and tooling operations.
- Positive attitude and desire to grow within a manufacturing environment
This position is designed as a pathway into more advanced tooling and process-related roles. As experience and proficiency are gained, additional training and responsibilities may include:
- Mold Installation & Removal: Learning to safely set and pull molds from injection molding presses.
- Insert Changeovers: Replacing modular tooling components to support different product configurations and production requirements.
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