Team Lead Injection Mold ( 2nd shift)

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 40777244 Compensation: $58240-62400 / year

Job Description

Title: Lead Setup Operator (Injection Mold) 
Location: Des Plaines, IL 
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd, 2:30pm-11:00pm 
Hourly Rate: $28hr - $35hrwith $2 shift differenital

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.


Job Duties:
  • Install and remove injection molds and tooling for machines ranging from 17 to 400 tons.
  • Load production cycles from machine memory and troubleshoot any issues as needed.
  • Perform material changes, including handling material grinders, loaders, and filters.
  • Operate and set up auxiliary equipment such as thermolators, sprue pickers, conveyors, dryers, and grinders.
  • Optimize machine processes to enhance product quality and improve cycle times.
  • Operate lift trucks and fork trucks as necessary for the production process.
  • Oversee quality control for the assigned shift, ensuring adherence to specifications.
  • Apply knowledge of injection molding plastics to manage machine processes and ensure proper material drying.
  • Package finished products, apply correct labels, and date-code packaging.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and comprehension.
  • Follow ISO procedures and assist in audits or quality reviews as required.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Mold Repair, and Machine Maintenance, to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications:
  • Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • High school diploma or GED.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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