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Injection Molding Changeover & Startup Technician
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ADMO, Inc.
Elgin, IL (In Person)
$42,640 Salary, Full-Time
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Injection Molding Changeover & Startup Technician ADMO, Inc. Elgin, IL Job Details $20 - $21 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Monitoring machines Performance monitoring Foreign language proficiency Press operation Record keeping Machine setup Maintaining an organized workspace System troubleshooting Manufacturing facilities cleaning Tooling Basic math ERP systems Industrial equipment adjustment Injection (injection molding) Equipment malfunction troubleshooting Mid-level Forklift High school diploma or GED Maintenance (die setup procedure) Updating inventory records Production monitoring Material handling equipment operation Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Production troubleshooting Full Job Description A day in the life You begin your shift by reviewing work instructions, pulling the required mold and auxiliary tools, and hanging and setting up everything the press needs for a smooth production run. With the cell staged and verified, you start the job, fine-tune settings, and keep a close eye on first-off parts. When something isn't quite right, you dive into troubleshooting—making adjustments in line with work instructions and best practices. Throughout the run, you ensure the press is operating correctly and promptly communicate any issues to your supervisor. Between runs, you handle mold tooling inventory control, complete press tear-downs, and follow the mold pull procedure with precision. You keep the area clean, organized, and production-ready, and you record downtime codes and tooling setup details in the ERP system. What you'll handle Hanging and setting up molds and tools to prepare for production Starting production jobs, making in-process adjustments, and troubleshooting per work instructions Performing mold tooling inventory control and accurate recordkeeping Executing press tear-downs and adhering to the mold pull procedure General shop maintenance, cleaning, and organization Updating the ERP system with downtime codes and tooling setup details Monitoring press performance and escalating issues to the supervisor What you bring High school diploma, GED, or 12 years of formal education preferred (not required) Proficiency in injection molding; 5+ years of injection molding experience preferred Strong mechanical experience and solid basic math skills Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; English/Spanish bilingual is a plus Comfort handling physical demands: lift 60+ pounds, climb stairs, and stand for up to 8 hours Ability to operate a forklift