**Job Title: Molding Process Technician** **Job Description** Effectively perform the functions of setup, operation, and process of thermoplastic and TPE rubber injection molding and compression molding machines. Assist the department manager and lead process technician with oversight and guidance to the Molding department employees to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, safely, on time, and in accordance with customer specifications. **Responsibilities** + Install molds, including cooling, robotics, auxiliary equipment, and material in accordance with established criteria. + Start up molding machines per established cycles and complete first article approvals documentation. + Ensure proper material usage per documentation to minimize scrap and rejects or submit requests for adjustments. + Ensure adherence to process standards (cycles, etc.) and efficiencies. + Adjust process and troubleshoot molding issues as needed within set guidelines to ensure product quality and standard process efficiencies are maintained. + Ensure accurate reporting of daily production, scrap, downtime, and efficiencies. + Communicate tooling, process, machine, quality, and schedule issues/opportunities with other shifts and associated responsible parties to optimize efficiencies, resource utilization, on-time delivery, and product quality. + Seek advice and make decisions for solving production and technical problems. + Remove molds at the completion of the run and prepare for storage or repair. Clean work area in preparation for the next job, perform line clearance. + Review work centers for proper equipment operation, setups, and raw materials. + Ensure the safety, order, and cleanliness of the department. + Report all mold, machine, or equipment problems to the proper personnel for review and correction. Take immediate action regarding any unsafe conditions as they arise. + Provide operator assistance and training. + Perform other duties as required. **Essential Skills** + High School education or GED. + 3 - 5 years of related experience in an injection molding environment. + Ability to interpret documents such as reports, correspondence, multi-level instructions, procedures, and requirements. + Experience performing Injection Molding Machine setup and production run. + Experience working with Injection Molding Machine auxiliary equipment like dryers and blowers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Supervisory experience. + RJG or equivalent scientific molding certificate. **Why Work Here?** Employees have access to comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) Plan is available. Employees enjoy paid holidays and a generous PTO policy to ensure work-life balance. The company hosts annual events and offers growth opportunities. **Work Environment** Work is performed in a well-lighted, air-conditioned, light manufacturing environment. The noise level is low. This is a 1st shift position, but the employee may need to cover 3rd shift for a short time while the 3rd shift process technician is on leave. 1st shift hours: Monday-Thursday 7 am to 3:30 pm, Friday 6 am to 2:30 pm. 3rd shift hours: Monday-Thursday 11 pm to 7:30 am, Friday 10 pm to 6 am. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.