Injection Mold Set Up Technician - 2nd Shift
Dynomax
- Wheeling, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Injection Mold Set-Up Technician will read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up and prescribed settings and verify correct set-up of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up
- Position, align, and secure assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine using hoist, power tools and hand tools
- Set machine controls to regulate specified machine pressure and plastic curing time and other parameters per set-up sheet and adjust machine to coordinate flow of plastic and coolant to molds
- Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects using a microscope, micrometer, and other gages.
- Set-up and adjust automatic compression, injection, or transfer machines used to mold plastic materials specified to shape, following drawings, and utilizing knowledge of machine functions
- Obtain mold approval for first article molds
- Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls
- Working knowledge of automation systems and equipment
- Injection molding set-up experience
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
- Paid holidays, vacation and PTO
- Variety of optional benefits (FSA, AFLAC, etc.)