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Molding Technician

OTTO Engineering
Carpentersville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025
Molding Technician 2nd Shift

OTTO Engineering's opportunity:

This senior position is responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process, including setup and tear down, troubleshooting, training, equipment maintenance, and workflow.

The Molding Technician 2nd Shift will perform various tasks such as:

  • Executing all tasks of the Molding Machine Operator and Molding Technician Trainee positions as needed
  • Setting up molding machines per production schedules
  • Verifying proper material use, according to Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  • Performing quarterly material inventory
  • Assisting in reducing scrap
  • Executing advanced tool changeovers as required
  • Running samples and formulating processes
  • Assisting in maintaining departmental routers
  • Troubleshooting complicated processing problems
  • Assisting with other related duties as required or assigned
  • Training new employees
  • Optimizing existing processes
  • Demonstrating leadership skills

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in injection molding
  • Experience with tool changeovers
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds, shoulder height, with assistance when necessary
  • Reliable attendance
  • The ability to differentiate between colors
  • Availability for non-standard or extended work schedules
  • Good communication skills
  • Moderate personal computer skills
  • Knowledge of inspection tools and their use

OTTO Engineering offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

  • A target hourly hiring range of $22.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
  • Profit Sharing Bonus - a share of profits made possible by employee contributions
  • Vacation time - five days after 30 days of employment and 80 hours at one year

Additional benefits include:

  • Health insurance options (HMO, PPO, Enhanced PPO, High Deductible PPO)
  • FSA, LFSA, and HSA options
  • Dental insurance options (Base Plan, Buy-Up Plan)
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance options (Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability)
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Company picnic
  • Holiday party
  • Annual celebrations

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. For accommodations or alternative application methods, please contact us via telephone at 847-428-7171.

Salary : $22 - $28

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