Molding Operator

Job Posting Start Date 05-06-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-29-2026

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Molding Operator located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the manager the potential candidate would be responsible for performing a variety of component verifications and facilitates in-line packaging on molded products.

0600p-0600a Rotating Shift

What a typical day looks like:

• Sets up station with the correct process inspection documents, screens, and/or workflow instructions.
• Performs visual in line verifications and/or inspections, identifying defects to workmanship standards.
• Runs product.
• Reads and interprets the manufacturing instructions.
• Utilizes visual aids, including but not limited to microscopes and magnifying lenses.
• Sets up and operates scales to weigh and measure quantities and products.
• Identifies, labels, and verifies production.
• Scans product and enters into the shop floor control system or manual tracking systems when applicable; able to maintain accurate job tracking records.
• Documents workload, calculating the number of products inspected and rejected (production scrap).
• Communicates any process problems with peers, supervisors/leads, and/or manufacturing support.
• Maintains a neat appearance around self and work area; performs daily cleaning of work areas.
• Completes task schedule on time; accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed
• Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to supervisor

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, leads and supervisors of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement and distance. Read and interpret assembly prints.
• Able to work with speed and accuracy. Able to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers.

AW20

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$18.59 USD - $25.10 USD Hourly

Job Category
Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

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