1st Shift Mold Setup Technician-D

1st Shift Mold Setup Technician-D – Hoffer Plastics

Join Hoffer Plastics as a 1st Shift Mold Setup Technician-D. This role focuses on molding parts, machine set up, auxiliary equipment set up, and process parameter input, while maintaining a neat and orderly work area in line with 5S standards and safety policies.

Starting Pay: $18.25 – $23.50 (based on experience). 1st Shift

Hours:

08:00am – 04:00pm
. Training is provided by Hoffer, extensive benefits and pay premiums for night shifts.

Responsibilities vary by level. Below is a summary of duties for each level.

• Complete B level training curriculum.
• Perform mold set up and color changes to meet production demands.
• Set molding process parameters with assistance of foreman, supervisor, or higher-level technician.
• Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to identify defects.
• Perform material handling duties as assigned.

• Complete A level training curriculum.
• Set molding process parameters to ensure part quality.
• Troubleshoot process, machine, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes.
• Learn new technology as it is introduced.
• Work with Supervisor and/or Lead Molding Technician to identify ways to improve productivity and reduce scrap, defects, etc.

• Work with quality inspectors to identify defects and make decisions relative to process changes.
• Sample new and existing molds.
• Stay current with new technology in molding, auxiliary equipment, robots, etc.
• Promote safety by abiding by policies, procedures and set a good example.
• Maintain 5S and cleanliness; perform assigned cleaning tasks.
• Assume supervisory or foremen responsibilities in their absence.

• Usually stand/walk most of the shift.
• Frequently bend at waist, twist, kneel/crouch, climb ladders and climb onto machinery with fall protection.
• Occasionally push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs or more; lift above waist or shoulder up to 75 lbs and over.
• Perform hand, wrist, finger, and foot movements for forklift pedal controls.
• Occasionally perform keyboarding and squeezing movements.
• Frequently exposed to odors, dust, oil/grease.

• Minimum education:
  
  High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Ability and interest in progressing through leveled Molding Technician training curriculum.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math proficiency.
• Proficient in reading/writing English.
• Computer proficiency.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance.
• Hoffer Plastics matches 0.50 per $1.00 contributed each payroll up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution equal to 3% of employee’s annual eligible earnings.
• Paid Life Insurance: 1.5 times basic annual salary.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, Fitness).

Join an established, growing third generation U.S. company that goes “All In” for people, plastics and purpose.

Hoffer Plastics Corporation:
There's a part of us in Every Piece.

Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.