Set Up Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shift

About the role

This is a great opportunity to join the WeatherTech Direct team! High performing, reliable, and teamwork-minded employees are rewarded with a competitive compensation and benefits package including the potential to earn end of year bonuses and pay increases.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead crane to move molds between mold racks, machines, and pallets
• Operate sit down forklifts, reach trucks, and manual lifting devices to move molds and any other required items around the production facility
• Read and understand product briefs and process sheets to ensure accuracy in machine set up
• Operate HMI/MIU to optimize platen heights, install program for robots/robotics lines, and input process numbers for mold changes, set temperatures for molds, heater bands, and nozzle tips
• Climb into, under, and on machines; manually position and attach mold onto the machine
• Clean and inspect molds between each use; report any damage to Supervisor, send out any damaged molds for repair
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks
• Train new and existing team members on different functions of the work area to ensure all can perform each task properly; share knowledge and best practices to help aid efficiency and productivity
• Communicate clearly and work as part of a team
• Work a full-time schedule; work overtime as business demands including extended hours and/or weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machine set-up experience
• 1 year of prior experience operating a powered industrial vehicle (forklift, reach truck)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• Knowledge of plastics injection molding/thermoforming
• Able to successfully complete the WeatherTech Forklift Certification Program upon hire, including a written exam and hands-on driving evaluation
• Read, write, and understand verbal and written work orders/instructions in English
• Basic math, measuring, and computer skills required
• Be an excellent performer; deliver high-quality results consistently
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a positive attitude

Benefits

• Outstanding BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois medical plans; as well as dental, vision, short and long term disability, and company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time