Jr. Molding Technician

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Jr. Molding Technician to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts in accordance with company and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up and operating injection molding machines under the guidance of senior technicians
• Support mold changes, startup, and shutdown procedures
• Monitor production for basic quality issues and report abnormalities
• Perform visual inspections of molded parts for defects such as flash, short shots, or discoloration
• Ensure materials and tools are prepped and staged for production
• Keep workstations clean and organized according to safety and 5S standards
• Document basic machine settings and production information as required
• Learn and follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures

Qualifications:

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or injection molding environment preferred
• Basic understanding of injection molding machinery is a plus
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Experience running Arburg, Niigata or Batendorf machines is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Comfortable working in a standing, hands-on environment for extended periods

Shift Details:

• Timing: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5PM
• Pay Rate: $18.00-20.00/hr
• Location: Pasquinelli Dr, Westmont, IL 60559

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Westmont, IL 60559 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westmont, IL 60559: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20