Top 199 Plastics Jobs in Plainfield, Il

Sr. Plastics Lab Technician
Vivify Company —Glendale Heights, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Quality Technician (NIGHTS)
Tangent Technologies, LLC —Montgomery, IL
- $26.50 - $34.00 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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Thermoforming - Process Technician
Novolex —Bridgeview, IL
- $38.81 - $49.89 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Packer
Eclipse Advantage —Romeoville, IL
- $16.60 - $17.60 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Robot Kit Assembly & Production
Trossen Robotics —Downers Grove, IL
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse
- Manufacturing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Production Supervisor
VPET USA, LLC —Romeoville, IL
- Extended hours
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Packaging Engineer
Silgan Closures —Downers Grove, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Toolmaker Technician
DUKANE IAS LLC —Saint Charles, IL
- $34.04 - $41.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
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Maintenance Technician 7pm-7am
Tangent Technologies —Aurora, IL
- $29 - $38 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CNC Operator/Assembly - Day & Night Shift
Tangent Technologies, LLC —Montgomery, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Manufacturing
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Mold Room Operator
Chemi-Flex —Lombard, IL
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead CNC Machinist
Angle Tool Works Inc. —Burr Ridge, IL
- $34 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Trade school
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Sales Representative
COMBINED RESOURCES, INC. —Addison, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Business development
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Fabrication Manager – CNC / Laser Manufacturing
American Graphic Systems —Tinley Park, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)
MATRIX PLASTIC PRODUCTS, LLC —Bloomingdale, IL
- $30.90 - $39.30 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Design Engineer (Top Leader in the Equipment Industry)!!!
RimePro Inc —Burr Ridge, IL
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Packer/Empacador(a) - 3rd Shift
CFS Brands LLC —Batavia, IL
- $18.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- US work authorization
- Manufacturing
- Entry level
CNC Milling Programmer / Operator – 1st & 3rd Shift
ARCH Medical Solutions —Elmhurst, IL
- $30 - $42 an hour
- Overnight shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Trade school
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Tool Room Machinist
Tibor Machine Products —Bridgeview, IL
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Injection Molding Process Technician
JRA Talent Solutions Group —Bloomingdale, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 2 years
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Sr. Plastics Lab Technician

Vivify Company
Glendale Heights, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Polymers experience in materials engineering
Customer communication
Customer relationship building
Engineering development testing
Quality control product testing
Technical documentation
Visual color comparison
In-person customer service
Continuous improvement
Attention to detail
Customer engagement
Technical writing
Quality systems
Materials science
Color matching analysis
Research & development
Customer interaction during outreach
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Plastics Lab Technician with a strong hands-on mindset and a proven ability to build, optimize, and operate laboratory environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, takes initiative, and brings both technical expertise and practical problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate has deep experience in pigment and additive masterbatch development and is comfortable engaging directly with customers while helping drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Execute formulation, compounding, and testing plastic materials, with a focus on pigment and additive masterbatches
Operate and maintain lab equipment such as extruders, mixers, spectrophotometers, and testing instruments
Support lab setup, expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives, including equipment selection and workflow optimization
Troubleshoot processing and formulation issues, providing practical, data-driven solutions
Conduct color matching, dispersion analysis, and performance evaluations
Document formulations, test results, and procedures with accuracy and clarity
Collaborate with R&D and commercial teams to help scale lab developments into customers’ production
Interface with customers to understand technical requirements, present findings, and support product development
Stay informed on industry trends, new materials, and emerging technologies to contribute to innovation

Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on experience in plastics laboratory or compounding environment
Direct experience with pigment and additive masterbatch formulation and processing
Demonstrated involvement in lab setup, startup, or expansion projects
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with processing equipment
Ability to work independently with a proactive, “doer” mentality
Experience in color science, dispersion, and polymer performance testing necessary
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage in customer-facing situations
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with polymers such as PE, PP, PS, ABS, and engineering resins
Experience scaling formulations from lab to production
Knowledge of quality systems and testing standards (ASTM, ISO)
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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plastics jobs in plainfield, il

Sr. Plastics Lab Technician

Quality Technician (NIGHTS)

Thermoforming - Process Technician

Packer

Robot Kit Assembly & Production

Production Supervisor

Packaging Engineer

Toolmaker Technician

Maintenance Technician 7pm-7am

CNC Operator/Assembly - Day & Night Shift

Mold Room Operator

Lead CNC Machinist

Senior Sales Representative

Assistant Fabrication Manager – CNC / Laser Manufacturing

Injection Molding Process Technician (2nd Shift)

Design Engineer (Top Leader in the Equipment Industry)!!!

Packer/Empacador(a) - 3rd Shift

CNC Milling Programmer / Operator – 1st & 3rd Shift

Tool Room Machinist

Injection Molding Process Technician

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