2nd shift Mold Technician-D

Hoffer Plastics • South Elgin, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hoffer Plastics is seeking a 2nd shift Mold Setup Technician. This role is responsible for molding parts in accordance with internal and external customer requirements, including machine and auxiliary equipment setup, and process parameter input. The position requires maintaining a neat and orderly work area according to 5S standards and adhering to safety policies. The Mold Setup Technician position is divided into four classifications (A, B, C, and D) based on skill set and responsibility, with pay rates determined accordingly. Hoffer Plastics provides full training, extensive benefits, pay premiums for night shifts, and unlimited career potential.

Requirements

• Minimum education of High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• Must be able and interested in successfully progressing through leveled Molding Technician training curriculum.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math proficiency
• Proficient in reading / writing English
• Computer proficient

Nice To Haves

• Complete B level training curriculum during level C.
• Complete A level training curriculum during level B.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold set up, and color changes to meet production demands.
• Set molding process parameters with the assistance of a foreman, supervisor, A or B level molding technician.
• 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 and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
• Learn new technology as it is brought to manufacturing.
• Work with Supervisor and/or Lead Molding Technician to identify ways to improve productivity and reduce scrap, defects, etc.
• Work with quality inspectors to identify defects and make good decisions relative to process changes.
• Ability to sample new and existing molds.
• Keeps current with new technology in molding, auxiliary equipment, robots, etc.
• Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures and set a good example for others.
• Help maintain 5S and cleanliness in the Plant by doing assigned cleaning tasks and set a good example for others.
• Assume responsibilities of supervisor or foremen in their absence.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee’s annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)
• 4% Shift Premium for 2nd shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED