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About the Company:
Elgin Die Mold is a high-quality custom thermoplastics injection molder that offers single-source in-house capabilities from product design assistance, prototyping and production tool building to precision plastics molding, finishing and assembly—even packaging. Since 1967, Elgin Die Mold has succeeded as a best in class supplier of small precision molded parts and complex assemblies to the Automotive industry. A constant commitment to being ”Best in Class” has earned Elgin Die Mold numerous quality awards and preferred vendor status with all of our customers in a diverse range of markets. We are currently looking for hard-working, loyal, and energetic people to join our team!
Minimum Skills:
- Background in injection molding, preferably as a process technician or a set up technician
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Mechanical aptitude – ability to learn essential functions of position and all associate equipment, processes, procedures, and instruction
- Ability to complete in-house OSHA training in LOTO, HAZCOM, PPE and Emergency measures
- Reliable car and valid driver’s license
- Acute attention to detail
- Takes pride in work and company
- Ability to become proficient in use of measuring equipment and scales
Minimum Physical Requirements:
- 20/20 vision (with or without correction)
- Ability to use hands 100% of the work day
- Ability to stand and walk 100% of the work day
- Ability to hear and speak 100% of the work day
- Ability to handle 50 pounds when necessary
- Ability to work in shop environment – continual exposure to potentially hazardous machines and equipment, loud noises, fumes, dust, mist, oils, and coolant
Description of Duties:
- Interact with Q.A. on correcting defects in parts.
- Delegate mold setups, verify correctly completed.
- Startup and troubleshoot jobs as required.
- Training of department personnel.
- Coordinate machine repairs with Maintenance Department.
- Coordinate tool repairs with Engineering Department.
- Able to compare parts produced to blueprints and retains.
- Interact with Engineering on tool samplings. Complete required documentation.
- Monitor job performance of setup person, material handler, and operators.
- Make recommendations to improve production efficiency.
- Monitor process parameters to verify maximum efficiency during runs.
- Communicate daily issues with management.
- Monitor job efficiencies to standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Tasks:
- Adjust process parameters to improve parts per Q.A. and MRB direction
- Monitor personnel and create job assignments
- Fill in for missing personnel as needed.
- Create N.R. as needed.
- Verify part integrity to print spec.
- Start-up difficult jobs.
- Monitor partial aisle for current jobs.
- Complete documentation on changeovers.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- 5 years (Preferred)
- RJG on scientific molding preferred but not required
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a 100% onsite role. Are you able to work onsite M-F in Pingree Grove, IL?
- How many years of relevant experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
