Set Up Technician - Injection Molding Jobs

Nemera

Location:
United States, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24.00 - 38.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The APU Setter is responsible for the startup, operation and TPM maintenance of molding and assembly equipment and the packaging of packaging of molded and/or assembled components per company and customer specifications. This is a 12-hour shift - 6:00PM to 6:00AM. 10% Shift Differential for Nights.

Job Responsibility:

Supports and has knowledge of responsibilities of operator level 1 and 2
Complete visual inspection of product per production specification for defects
Maintain clean workspace and 55 Standards in work area daily/weekly/monthly
Load the validated master cycle parameters into the Injection Molding machine at each startup
Load programs into and align automated and robotic systems
Ensure Injection Molding machines are running to standard and ensuring product quality meets specification at each startup
Troubleshoot small and mid-size problems in processes, escalate to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance as needed
Answer alarms as needed, start and stop machines after initial start-up
Retrieve required documentation out of TMS to assist with quality related decisions
Perform line clearances as required
Clean injection molds as required per work instructions
Pull and set mold
Perform color changes and material lots as required, and complete traceability documentation
Perform assembly start up batches/shots for product change/new version (same reference)
Complete Assembly, Injection Molding and auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance -Level 1
Complete cycle checklist
Perform LOTO (lock out/tag out) of any unsafe equipment
Maintain Lean initiatives and participate in lean projects
Provide suggestions and take active role in Process Improvements to eliminate non-value-added activity
Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, GMP and standard work procedures
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience (required)
Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs.
Stand and walk 90% of shift
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb
Satisfy vision testing requirements of the job

Nice to have:

Basic math skills
PC skills
Basic mechanical skills
Injection Molding and/or robotic knowledge

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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