Job Details
Job Title: Technician - Injection Molding
Location: Sauk Village, IL
Overview: At Sterling, we've been instrumental in shaping the careers of numerous professionals, just like you. As a recipient of the Best of Staffing award, we offer rewarding opportunities with exceptional employers nationwide. Our dedicated recruiters guide you through every stage of the process.
Hiring Type: Direct Hire
Job Summary: As a Process Technician, you'll be hands-on, overseeing the day-to-day operations of one or more molding machines in the Injection Molding department. Your responsibilities will include installing/removing, setting up, and processing injection molding tooling and IML automation. Recent experience in thin-wall injection molding is a must, and familiarity with in-mold-labeling and robotic part removal is highly desirable. Additional tasks involve mold assembly and disassembly, along with conducting scheduled quality checks during your assigned shift.
Job Duties:
- Adhere to established safety, health, quality GMP, and company policies.
- Execute mold changes and set up IML automation and downstream automation.
- Initiate molding machine startups.
- Troubleshoot nonconforming parts.
- Diagnose and resolve basic molding, automation, and process issues.
- Perform IML automation setup, startup, and processing, including required label changes.
- Assist in tooling assembly and disassembly as needed.
- Participate in tooling, resin, and colorant sampling.
- Support the evaluation of new mold and automation start-ups.
- Collaborate with the Process Manager in reviewing production-related activities, including scrap, cycle times, IML, and parts handling automation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of injection molding processing experience with hi-speed equipment.
- Minimum of 2 years in the manufacture of thin-wall packaging.
- Experience with robotic automation and in-mold-labeling is a plus.
Sterling is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.