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