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Injection Mold Set Up Technician
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Posted on: Oct 29, 2026
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Wheeling, Illinois
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Injection Mold Set Up Technician
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Wheeling Illinois United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
Injection Mold Set-Up Technician
A family-owned company, Dynomax designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking an Injection Mold Set-Up Technician to join our 1st Shift team.
Injection Mold Set-Up Technician Job Responsibilities:
- The Injection Mold Set-Up Technician will read specifications sheet to determine machine set-up and prescribed settings and verify correct set-up of molds, presses, and auxiliary equipment before machine start up
- Position, align, and secure assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine using hoist, power tools and hand tools
- Set machine controls to regulate specified machine pressure and plastic curing time and other parameters per set-up sheet and adjust machine to coordinate flow of plastic and coolant to molds
- Measure and visually inspect product for surface and dimensional defects using a microscope, micrometer, and other gages.
- Set-up and adjust automatic compression, injection, or transfer machines used to mold plastic materials specified to shape, following drawings, and utilizing knowledge of machine functions
- Obtain mold approval for first article molds
- Assist with the set-up and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including granulators, conveyors, liquid temperature controls, and mold electrical controls
Injection Mold Set-Up Technician Job Requirements:
- Working knowledge of automation systems and equipment
- Injection molding set-up experience
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
- Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days
- Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection
- Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
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Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Details
Posted:
Oct 29, 2026
Reference Number:
93bdb7a9
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Wheeling
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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