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Injection Mold Set Up Technician - 2nd Shift

Job in Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois, 60090, USA
Listing for: Dynomax Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Injection Molding, Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Dynomax is a family-owned company that designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub‑assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine‑tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking an Injection Mold Set‑Up Technician to join our 2nd shift team. A 10% premium is offered for 2nd shift positions.

Responsibilities
  • Read specification sheet to determine machine set‑up and prescribed settings and verify correct set‑up of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start‑up.
  • Position, align, and secure assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto the machine using hoist, power tools and hand tools.
  • Set machine controls to regulate specified machine pressure and plastic curing time and other parameters per set‑up sheet and adjust machine to coordinate flow of plastic and coolant to molds.
  • Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects using a microscope, micrometer, and other gauges.
  • Set up and adjust automatic compression, injection, or transfer machines used to mold plastic materials specified to shape, following drawings, and utilizing knowledge of machine functions.
  • Obtain mold approval for first‑article molds.
  • Assist with the set‑up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls.
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of automation systems and equipment.
  • Experience with injection molding set‑up.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company‑paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
  • Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days.
  • Optional FSA and identity theft protection.
  • Optional short‑term disability, accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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