Set Up Technician

Set-Up Technician (Injection Mold)Job Title: Set-Up Technician (Injection Mold)$25-40/hr.6am-6pm on a rotating schedule OR 6pm-6am on a rotating scheduleMust haves:Injection mold experienceSet up experience (varying levels okay)Able to work 12 hour rotating shiftResponsibilities:Start up, operate, and perform TPM-level maintenance on injection molding, assembly, and auxiliary equipment according to company and customer specifications.Support and understand the responsibilities of operator level 1 and level 2 roles to ensure smooth production operations.Conduct thorough visual inspections of products per production specifications to identify and address defects.Maintain a clean and organized workspace by following 5S standards on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.Load validated master cycle parameters into injection molding machines at each startup to ensure consistent processing conditions.Load programs into automated and robotic systems, align them correctly, and verify proper operation.Monitor injection molding machines to ensure they run to standard and confirm that product quality meets specification at each startup.Troubleshoot small to mid-size process issues and escalate more complex problems to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance when necessary.Respond to machine alarms as needed, and safely start and stop machines after initial setup.Retrieve required documentation from the TMS (Tracking/Management System) to support quality-related decisions.Perform line clearances as required to ensure proper separation of production runs and prevent mix-ups.Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove, IL.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.