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Automated Injection Molding Setup & Process Technician
Automated Injection Molding Setup & Process TechnicianAssist Staffing • 60089, IL, US
Automated Injection Molding Setup & Process Technician

Automated Injection Molding Setup & Process Technician

Assist Staffing • 60089, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Make Your Night Shift Count in Buffalo Grove, IL

Step into a high-precision plastics environment where tiny parts and tight tolerances are the norm. As an Automated Injection Molding Setup & Process Technician, you’ll own mold changeovers, machine startups, and in-process tuning while partnering with advanced robotics and vision systems to keep quality on point.

A Night in the Life

  • Roll in, review the production plan, and stage molds, materials, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Complete a mold change and color change, set parameters, and bring the press online for first-article verification.
  • Dial in the process and robotic take-out (5-axis and 6-axis), verifying part pick, place, and downstream inspection.
  • Run inspections with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and vision systems—confirming dimensions and cosmetic criteria.
  • Troubleshoot issues like shorts, flash, splay, color drift, or dimensional variation and adjust to stabilize the run.
  • Perform light PM on molds and auxiliaries and document everything in SAP or a comparable system.
  • Wrap the shift by securing tools, updating logs, and handing off clean, stable processes.

What You’ll Handle

  • Mold installations, machine startups, processing checks, and in-process adjustments for night-shift production.
  • Setup and tuning of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment in a precision-driven environment.
  • Robot programming / touch-up for automated take-out (5-axis / 6-axis) and coordination with automated inspections.
  • Quality verification using precision metrology tools and vision systems.
  • Troubleshooting process and part defects to maintain consistent part quality and cycle time targets.
  • Basic preventive maintenance on molds and support equipment.
  • Production reporting and traceability using SAP or similar platforms.
  • Strict adherence to safety, cleanroom, and quality system procedures.

    • Must-Haves

  • 2+ years in injection molding setup, process adjustments, and / or mold changeovers.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and real-world troubleshooting skills.
  • Comfort using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; able to read blueprints.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand through 12-hour shifts.
  • Basic math and computer literacy; High school diploma or GED.

    • Nice-to-Haves

  • Background in medical molding, precision plastics, or cleanroom production.
  • Experience with robotic take-out, in-mold sensors, and vision inspection systems.
  • SAP or TMS familiarity.
  • Exposure to lean / 5S practices.

    • Why You’ll Like It Here

  • Direct-hire, full-time role at a modern facility with cleanroom areas.
  • Hands-on with advanced robotics, precision molding equipment, and automated inspection.
  • Competitive compensation plus a 10% night shift premium.
  • Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and real training and advancement pathways.
  • 2-2-3 schedule that delivers more days off each month.

    • Proficiencies We Value

  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Plastics : Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66)
  • Injection molding operations
  • Tooling / die / mold setup
  • Blueprint reading

    • Machines & Technologies

    Hands-on with injection molding machines such as Arburg, Engel, Sumitomo, Milacron, Nissei, Toyo, and Sodick.

    Location

    Buffalo Grove, IL

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