Injection Molding Production Technician
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Job Location:
Cook County, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 21 - 25
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A day in the life
You clock in review the previous shifts handoff and bring multiple injection molding lines up to speed. You fine-tune settings verify docket info and ZR checks and perform visual inspections so every case meets spec. When a line hiccups you troubleshoot quickly to minimize downtime. You log production data accurately coach newer teammates on procedures and paperwork and finish the night with clean safe ready-to-run equipment.
Pay and incentives
- Competitive starting pay rate $21.85$25.05
- Eligible for annual and skill-based wage increases
- Monthly bonus opportunity tied to plant productivity
- Earn extra with employee referrals
Schedule
Rotating schedule with every other weekend off.
Night Shift Schedule:
- 7:00pm 7:00am
Benefits
- Medical Dental Vision
- Prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
- Healthcare and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Corporate discounts
What youll do
- Operate and care for multiple injection molding lines; confidently run all lines and packaging equipment
- Diagnose issues and perform minor repairs to reduce downtime
- Maintain precise timely production records
- Meet quality expectations including perfect case audits docket accuracy ZR verification and visual checks
- Train and mentor newer operators on equipment operation and documentation
What you bring
- 3 years in machine operation or maintenance within manufacturing; preferred: 1 year specifically in injection molding
- Manual dexterity and strong hand/eye coordination
- Clear professional communication
- Meticulous record keeping at defined intervals
- Analytical mindset and basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Comfort with math and calculators to compute and record production data
- Familiarity with production measurement tools (e.g. level)
- Knowledge of product quality standards
- Understanding of principles of Thermoforming machines
About Novolex
Pactiv Evergreen is now part of Novolex a global producer of food beverage and specialty packaging serving foodservice delivery and carryout food processing grocery retail and industrial markets. We continually invest in R&D to engineer more sustainable options and operate an expansive North American and European manufacturing footprint including two advanced plastic film recycling facilities. Learn more about our 20000 team members innovation and sustainability at .
You should be proficient in
- Injection Molding Experience
- Blow Molding Experience
Machines & technologies youll use
- Blow Molding Machine
Compliance
*Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices including but not limited to selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race color national origin sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity religion handicap or disability genetics citizenship status service member or veteran status or any other category protected by federal state or local law. Any individual who because of his or her disability needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Companys application process should contact*.
Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly Experience
- Restoration
- Sensors
- Food Processing
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
