Processing Technician. Job in Oswego Gr8Jobs

Processing Technician (Injection Molding) / $30-$38 Per Hour + Overtime + Full Benefits This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jack Campbell Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.

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$30 - $38 per hour A bit about us: A well-established and growing plastics manufacturer in the Chicago area is seeking a skilled Processing Technician to support high-volume injection molding operations. This is a hands-on role focused on optimizing machine performance, improving part quality, and keeping production running efficiently. Why join us? Stable, growing company with strong leadership Clean, well-maintained facility Opportunity to make a real impact on production and quality Competitive pay, overtime, and full benefits package Job Details Key Responsibilities Set up, start up, and optimize injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment Adjust and dial in processing parameters including temperature, pressure, and cycle times Troubleshoot molding defects such as short shots, flash, warping, and sink Perform mold changes and support tool startups Monitor production runs and make real-time adjustments to maintain quality standards Work closely with maintenance and tooling teams to resolve mechanical or process issues Document process changes and support continuous improvement efforts Qualifications 3+ years of experience in injection molding processing Strong understanding of scientific molding principles Experience with mold setups, hot runners, and auxiliary equipment (dryers, grinders, chillers) Ability to troubleshoot both process and basic mechanical issues Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: