3rd Shift Mold Technician-D
About The Position
Hoffer Plastics Corporation is hiring a third-shift Setup / Mold Technician to produce molded parts that meet internal and external customer requirements. The work includes setting up molding machines and auxiliary equipment and entering process parameters. The position has four classifications based on skills and responsibilities, with pay determined accordingly. The posting describes Level C, Level B, and Level A duties; the offered starting pay is $22.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience, plus an 8% third-shift premium. Technicians receive training in molding, setup, processing, and new technology, and can progress through a leveled training curriculum. Team members are expected to maintain a clean, orderly work area to 5S standards, follow safety policies, communicate constructively, build job-specific knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability and interest in successfully progressing through the leveled Molding Technician training curriculum.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and math proficiency.
- Proficiency in reading and writing English.
- Computer proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Perform mold setups and color changes to meet production demands.
- Set molding process parameters, with guidance where needed, to meet part-quality requirements.
- Monitor production for accuracy and efficiency and work with quality inspectors to identify defects.
- Perform material handler duties as assigned.
- Troubleshoot process, machine, and auxiliary-equipment problems; make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
- Learn new manufacturing technology and stay current with developments in molding, auxiliary equipment, and robots.
- Work with supervisors and lead technicians to improve productivity and reduce scrap and defects.
- Sample new and existing molds.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, promote safe practices, and maintain clean, orderly work areas to 5S standards.
- Take on supervisor or foreman responsibilities in their absence, as applicable.
- Communicate in a way that supports positive working relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
- Continue developing job-specific knowledge and use tools to identify and support continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties and functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed each payroll period, up to 6%, plus a Safe Harbor contribution equal to 3% of annual eligible earnings.
- Paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times basic annual salary.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Two weeks of paid vacation, up to five days of Illinois Paid Leave, and nine paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Prescription safety-glasses reimbursement.
- Steel-toe-shoe reimbursement.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- 8% third-shift pay premium.
- Full training in molding, setup, processing, and new technology.
- Career progression through leveled training with pay growth as skills develop.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
