Molding Automation Technician - Day Shift

Flex • Libertyville, IL

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About The Position

The Molding Automation Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes molding automation systems, including robotic equipment and auxiliary devices, to ensure smooth operation of automated molding processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives.

The technician diagnoses automation problems, responds to alarms and faults, programs and fine-tunes molding robots, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance. The role supports mold trials and product launches, recommends workflow improvements, and helps ensure automation systems meet applicable safety, ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements.

The position is based in Libertyville, Illinois. The posting lists a rotating shift of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $26.03 to $35.14.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to five years of experience in injection molding automation or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or an associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Respond to alarms and faults in real time to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.
• Program and fine-tune molding robots, including Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, and Wittmann equipment, for part handling, degating, and packaging.
• Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
• Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment.
• Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Support mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
• Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
• Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure automation systems operate within safety guidelines and maintain compliance with applicable ISO, FDA, and GMP standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Vacation and paid sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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