What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift) position at NPAworldwide?
Description
Job description:
Key Responsibilities
$30.90 - $39.30 per hour (Depending on experience)
Schedule
3:30PM - 12AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Our Client (A Plastic Products Company) is a quality-driven custom manufacturer of ultra-precise plastic components and subassemblies for medical devices and other mission-critical applications. Their specialties are plastic injection molding, mold making, and assembly. They are a company that continues to grow rapidly, offering a generous benefits package, rewarding career challenges, and a collaborative team environment for motivated and conscientious individuals who enjoy working together to ensure products of exceptional quality.
Well respected Injection Molding company. They are an "ISO 13485/9001 certified custom manufacturer specializing in injection molding, moldmaking & assembly with surgical precision" for the medical device, electronics, personal care and other high performance industries
There are 2 more roles, one for Process Technician on the 3rd shift, and a Maintenance Technician on the 1st shift
Benefits
The company is moving from Wood Dale, IL to Bloomingdale, IL (100%) by the end of 2026. This role is in the new facility.
Salary Type : Hourly
Salary Min : $ 31
Salary Max : $ 39
Currency Type : USD
Job description:
Key Responsibilities
- Mold setups and teardowns, machine startups/shutdowns, assist with maintenance duties, and troubleshoot molding processes within established and monitored parameters.
- Document process settings and assist with approved process changes.
- Minimize production scrap rates and downtime through efficient troubleshooting and maintenance efforts.
- Assist in training operators and molding personnel on standard operating procedures.
- Assist with automation integration and auxiliary equipment setup.
- Support engineering and maintenance teams during equipment & process troubleshooting.
- Identify opportunities to improve process consistency and efficiency,
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.
$30.90 - $39.30 per hour (Depending on experience)
Schedule
3:30PM - 12AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding setup, processing and troubleshooting.
- General understanding of scientific molding concepts and injection mold design.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow company procedures and work instructions.
- Implement, explain, and defend molding process adjustments
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Experience working with robots, EOAT, and automation equipment.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong math skills and high attention to detail.
- Logical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work with limited direction
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Safety: Must be aware of and adhere to all company safety policies
- Hands-on Equipment Interaction: Must be able to frequently position self to set up, operate, and troubleshoot injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment.
- Facility Mobility: Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility to effectively support production operations across all shifts.
- Technical Dexterity: Requires the mechanical aptitude to manipulate tools and perform precise adjustments on plastic injection molds and related machinery.
- Communication & Mentoring: Must be able to accurately exchange technical information and provide clear instructions when training or mentoring molding personnel.
- Industrial Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment, which includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and typical machine shop hazards
Our Client (A Plastic Products Company) is a quality-driven custom manufacturer of ultra-precise plastic components and subassemblies for medical devices and other mission-critical applications. Their specialties are plastic injection molding, mold making, and assembly. They are a company that continues to grow rapidly, offering a generous benefits package, rewarding career challenges, and a collaborative team environment for motivated and conscientious individuals who enjoy working together to ensure products of exceptional quality.
Well respected Injection Molding company. They are an "ISO 13485/9001 certified custom manufacturer specializing in injection molding, moldmaking & assembly with surgical precision" for the medical device, electronics, personal care and other high performance industries
There are 2 more roles, one for Process Technician on the 3rd shift, and a Maintenance Technician on the 1st shift
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
The company is moving from Wood Dale, IL to Bloomingdale, IL (100%) by the end of 2026. This role is in the new facility.
Salary Type : Hourly
Salary Min : $ 31
Salary Max : $ 39
Currency Type : USD
Salary : $31 - $39