Injection Molding Machine Technician - Night Shift

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and replace or repair parts as needed to keep plant equipment operating at maximize equipment uptime in both the Molding Department and Assembly
• Perform preventative maintenance of injection molding equipment and document as required
• Perform tooling and equipment changeovers as required
• Improve the operational efficiency of plant equipment by proactively addressing potential issues before they create scrap or downtime
• Reduce costs by streamlining processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Actively participate in ITW Toolbox projects and initiatives
• Embrace and support a Safety-first culture in words and actions
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations, along with other federal, state, and local regulations regarding environmental, industrial, and electrical mandates
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Work overtime as necessary
• Avoid call outs, late arrivals, etc.
• Return from all breaks and lunches on time
• Attend all scheduled training
• Attend all scheduled shift meetings
• Perform all activities in a safe manner
• Keep molding room, auxiliary equipment, and tool storage areas neat and orderly
• Perform miscellaneous activities as the supervisor/manager requests
• Support facility’s communication system

Requirements

• Educational level up to a 2-year technical or related degree, or 3 years related experience
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow Operating Instructions and Manufacturing Specifications for molding and assembly work
• Ability to read and understand machine set up and operation sheets
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Basic understanding of machine troubleshooting principles using schematics and operating manuals; willingness to develop that understanding with assistance and self-study
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, and mechanical processing
• Corrected eyesight of 20/20 for visual quality inspections
• Accurate completion of all required documentation
• Physical demands:
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
  • Some physical movement around machine areas required
  • Stand for 90% of work shift with two scheduled breaks and a 20‑minute lunch
  • Intermittent lifting of boxes or totes
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl; and talk or hear
  • Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Competitively priced medical and dental coverage effective the first of the month following hire
• Free life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Immediate 401k matching
• Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) awarded at no cost after one year

Schedule

This role is a rotating 12‑hour night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun. Week 2: Wed, Thur, Fri. Technician positions may require time flexibility depending on the state of a machine or to complete a maintenance task.