Injection Molding Machine Operator
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Job Location:
Hoffman Estates, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Injection Molding Machine Operator
Location: Hoffman Estates IL
Company: Steven Plastics Inc.
Company Overview
Steven Plastics Inc. is an established manufacturer specializing in precision injection molding and custom plastic components. With decades of expertise we deliver high-quality products across diverse industries including automotive consumer goods and industrial applications. We take pride in our technical excellence ensuring quality parts are received by our customers and working as a team to ensure success for our customers and every member of the Steven Plastics Team.
Position Summary
The Injection Molding Machine Operator is responsible for operating monitoring and supporting the setup of injection molding equipment to ensure efficient production of quality parts. This role requires mechanical aptitude attention to detail and hands-on experience with injection molding machinery and materials. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of molding processes troubleshooting techniques and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills and Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Location: Hoffman Estates IL
Company: Steven Plastics Inc.
Steven Plastics Inc. is an established manufacturer specializing in precision injection molding and custom plastic components. With decades of expertise we deliver high-quality products across diverse industries including automotive consumer goods and industrial applications. We take pride in our technical excellence ensuring quality parts are received by our customers and working as a team to ensure success for our customers and every member of the Steven Plastics Team.
The Injection Molding Machine Operator is responsible for operating monitoring and supporting the setup of injection molding equipment to ensure efficient production of quality parts. This role requires mechanical aptitude attention to detail and hands-on experience with injection molding machinery and materials. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of molding processes troubleshooting techniques and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
- Machine Operation: Independently operate monitor and adjust injection molding machines (electric and hydraulic) to maintain consistent part quality and production efficiency.
- Process Control: Monitor and record cycle times pressures temperatures and other process parameters to ensure production remains within established specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify parts meet all quality standards and customer requirements. Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.
- Setup and Changeover: Assist in mold setup machine adjustments and color/material changeovers. Ensure proper installation and safe operation of tooling and auxiliary equipment.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and correct minor process or mechanical issues such as flash short shots burns or splay. Escalate more complex issues to the process technician or maintenance team.
- Material Management: Load mix and prepare plastic resins additives and colorants. Ensure correct drying times and maintain lot traceability.
- Equipment Maintenance: Support preventive maintenance by cleaning molds machines and auxiliary systems. Report potential mechanical or process issues.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety and quality procedures including PPE use lockout/tagout and proper housekeeping standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in plastics manufacturing or mechanical systems preferred.
- 12 years of experience in injection molding operations or plastics processing.
- Working knowledge of molding machine controls and auxiliary equipment (dryers loaders thermolators chillers etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret part prints setup sheets and process documentation.
- Familiarity with molding defects and root-cause troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with basic measurement tools (calipers micrometers gauges).
- Strong mechanical aptitude communication skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.
- Hands on Experience with TOYO Engel or similar injection molding machines.
- Understanding of scientific molding principles and process optimization.
- Experience working under ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Familiarity with engineering-grade resins (ABS PC Nylon Silicone etc.).
- Ability to adjust decoupled molding parameters (injection speed pressure cushion hold time).
- Basic experience with robot interface and part handling automation.
- Forklift handling certification.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Micrometer
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Sewing
- Manufacturing
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