Injection Molding Process Technician (12-Hour Night Shift) (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• Ability to work 12-Hour Night Shift (6 pm - 6 am with rotating weeks of M/TU/SAT/SUN, and W/TH/F)
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 3+ years in injection molding processing.
• Experience with setup and startup of molds and other related equipment as it pertains to injection molding (robots, automation, auxiliary equipment, etc.).
• Technical knowledge of common injection molding issues as they may be related to mold, material, machine, and/or process issues.
• EOAT robot programming and setup.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and fluid power
• Basic operating knowledge of computer programs in Microsoft including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate technical problems to other team members
• Motivated, organized, and eager to learn, with ability to effectively apply critical thinking skills in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup and shutdown of production molds as required, and perform and confirm completion of mold change-overs (mold, aux. equip., EOAT, etc.)
• Safely operate forklift and overhead cranes for handling molds.
• Ensure that the correct mold and materials are being used.
• Perform minor in-press mold cleaning as needed.
• Ensure processes run consistently and provide production support as needed.
• Ensure functional and cosmetic product specifications are met by working with quality and engineering.
• Log and communicate any process changes to ensure process parameters are up to date
• Maintain and follow 6S Principles including SMED.
• Perform minor EOAT troubleshooting/repair activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees