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Mold Set Up Technician

Thunderbirdllc
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Mold Technician Position Overview
The Mold Technician will be primarily responsible for machine Set-Up in a fast pace and highly collaborative environment. This role involves ensuring the proper functioning of molds to produce high-quality parts efficiently.
 
Mold Technician Essential Functions
  • Machine set-up and controls.
  • Crane operation.
  • Lift operation.
  • Prepare molds for scheduled jobs.
  • Change inserts as needed.
  • Change date code as needed.
  • Ensure knockouts are proper length and pattern.
  • Check water lines.
  • Prepare thermolater and set temperatures as needed.
  • Set clamp tonnage as needed.
  • Set core pull sequence as needed.
  • Set mold protection.
  • Verify nozzle and orifice are of proper size.
  • Set safety drop bar as needed.
  • Purge barrel as needed.
  • Prepare molds for storage by cleaning, removing water and spraying with rust protectant.
  • Troubleshooting of molding machines that are running.
  • May be required to perform additional duties as determined by Supervisor.
Mold Technician Required Experience
  • Practical experience in mold setup, operation, and maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with various types of molds and molding machines.
  • Technical proficiency in mold setup and operation.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Attention to detail for quality control.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with different teams and convey technical information.
Mold Technician Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently required standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
  • Ability to use hand tools.
  • Ability to read applicable instructions.
Company Overview 
At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.
 
Benefits                                                             
  • 401(k) with matching program.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. #tbmanufacturing
 
 

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