Automated Injection Molding Setup & Process Technician

Make Your Night Shift Count in Buffalo Grove, IL Step into a high-precision plastics environment where tiny parts and tight tolerances are the norm. As an Automated Injection Molding Setup & Process Technician, you’ll own mold changeovers, machine startups, and in-process tuning while partnering with advanced robotics and vision systems to keep quality on point. A Night in the Life Roll in, review the production plan, and stage molds, materials, and auxiliary equipment.Complete a mold change and color change, set parameters, and bring the press online for first-article verification.Dial in the process and robotic take-out (5-axis and 6-axis), verifying part pick, place, and downstream inspection.Run inspections with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and vision systems—confirming dimensions and cosmetic criteria.Troubleshoot issues like shorts, flash, splay, color drift, or dimensional variation and adjust to stabilize the run.Perform light PM on molds and auxiliaries and document everything in SAP or a comparable system.Wrap the shift by securing tools, updating logs, and handing off clean, stable processes. What You’ll Handle Mold installations, machine startups, processing checks, and in-process adjustments for night-shift production.Setup and tuning of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment in a precision-driven environment.Robot programming/touch-up for automated take-out (5-axis/6-axis) and coordination with automated inspections.Quality verification using precision metrology tools and vision systems.Troubleshooting process and part defects to maintain consistent part quality and cycle time targets.Basic preventive maintenance on molds and support equipment.Production reporting and traceability using SAP or similar platforms.Strict adherence to safety, cleanroom, and quality system procedures. Must-Haves 2 years in injection molding setup, process adjustments, and/or mold changeovers.Strong mechanical aptitude and real-world troubleshooting skills.Comfort using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; able to read blueprints.Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand through 12-hour shifts.Basic math and computer literacy; High school diploma or GED. Nice-to-Haves Background in medical molding, precision plastics, or cleanroom production.Experience with robotic take-out, in-mold sensors, and vision inspection systems.SAP or TMS familiarity.Exposure to lean/5S practices. Why You’ll Like It Here Direct-hire, full-time role at a modern facility with cleanroom areas.Hands-on with advanced robotics, precision molding equipment, and automated inspection.Competitive compensation plus a 10% night shift premium.Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and real training and advancement pathways.2-2-3 schedule that delivers more days off each month. Proficiencies We Value Mechanical troubleshootingPlastics: Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66)Injection molding operationsTooling/die/mold setupBlueprint reading Machines & Technologies Hands-on with injection molding machines such as Arburg, Engel, Sumitomo, Milacron, Nissei, Toyo, and Sodick. Location Buffalo Grove, IL

Salary : $24 - $38