Injection Molding Technician

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Employment Information

Job Level Entry Level

Experience Less Than 1 Year

Job Type Full Time

Location Hanover Park, Illinois

Injection Molding Technician | Troubleshooting, Quality, and Process Control (Operate and optimize injection molding equipment on the night shift to meet production and quality targets.)

Location: Hanover Park, IL _ Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Nights | 6:45 PM ? 7:00 AM | Alternating 3-day/2-day schedule Pay: $28?$40/hr (based on experience)

Role Summary:

Randstad USA is hiring a full-time Injection Molding Technician to join a leading plastics manufacturing team in Hanover Park. This role is critical to maintaining cycle times, troubleshooting mold issues, and ensuring quality in a high-volume, automated production environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with plastic injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment, understands cycle standards, and can document process variables. You?ll play a key role in shift-to-shift communication, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

2+ years of hands-on injection molding experience (preferably with commodity and engineering resins)
strong understanding of mold temperature control, cycle time optimization, and material handling
Ability to troubleshoot molding issues independently or with team support
Familiarity with auxiliary equipment (robots, dryers, blenders, chillers, etc.)
SAP or ERP experience preferred
Able to read, interpret, and apply work instructions and schematics
Capable of clear written and verbal communication
strong computer proficiency (Windows-based systems)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 12-hour shifts
High school diploma or equivalent required

_ Bonus Qualifications:

Experience supporting engineering changes or process validation
Root cause analysis and data documentation skills
Previous experience in a highly automated plastics environment
Knowledge of GMP or ISO standards in manufacturing

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive hourly pay: $28?$40/hr based on experience
12-hour night shift on a 3-day/2-day rotation
Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
Opportunities for advancement in process tech, quality, or engineering
Clean, high-tech facility with a supportive team culture

Want more info or ready to apply? Text 847-576-4085 with the job title ?Hanover Park Molding Tech? to get started.

salary: $62,400 - $72,800 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 6 PM - 7 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Maintain production runs at standard cycle times; document any deviations or cavitation changes
Troubleshoot and resolve mold, machine, and automation-related issues
Operate and monitor injection molding equipment and cell automation
Perform quality checks and visual inspections on molded parts
Accurately document shift output, equipment downtime, and labor or safety issues
Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to ensure seamless shift transitions
Input data and transactions into SAP or applicable ERP system
Collaborate with Engineering on new product and process implementation
Assist with writing or updating work instructions, BOMs, and training documentation
Support transition of prototypes or new products into production
Work cross-functionally to support lean manufacturing and root cause analysis
Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures
Maintain a clean and organized work area

The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 10 hours at one timeworking up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
SkillsProduct InspectionInspectingMechanical MaintenanceBlueprint ReadingtoolsTestingBlueprintsMold RepairPlastic InjectionManual MachiningMechanical AptitudePreventive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisInventory ManagementMoldingEngineeringcavitationdeviationscycle time optimization
QualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: Experienced

Frequently asked questions

Injection Molding Technician is located in Hanover Park, Illinois.

This Injection Molding Technician position is offered as Full Time.

This role requires Less Than 1 Year experience. Seniority level: Entry Level.

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