Molding Automation Technician
Job Description
Location: Libertyville, IL
Pay: $29.86 – $38/hour
(8:00am – 4:30pm) M–F (Will Shift into 223 schedule in 1 year)
- Troubleshoot molding automation systems, robots, conveyors, and sensors
- Respond to alarms and equipment faults to minimize downtime
- Program and optimize molding robots (Fanuc, Sepro, Yushin, Wittmann)
- Modify robot paths to improve cycle time and part quality
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment
- Calibrate sensors, actuators, and replace worn components
- Support mold trials and new product launches
- Implement automation improvements and workflow enhancements
- Maintain documentation and robot program backups
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives
- Follow safety and regulatory compliance requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 2–5 years of injection molding automation experience
- Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting robots
- Understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
- Experience with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) preferred
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
- Technical certification or associate degree in robotics, mechatronics, or automation preferred
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
Maggie is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where she supports Flex-related roles. She has been recruiting for nine months and has been with Sterling throughout that time, building hands-on experience while helping connect candidates with meaningful career opportunities.
Maggie enjoys recruiting because it is a field where motivation, effort, and consistency lead directly to results. She values being able to see the impact of her hard work, both in the hiring process and in the lives of the candidates she supports.
For Maggie, one of the most rewarding parts of recruiting is helping people discover and step into the right career path for them. She is passionate about supporting candidates as they find opportunities where they can grow, succeed, and continue building their future.