• Tooling Technician

    Aerotek (Hanover Park, IL)


    Job Title: Tooling Technician

    Job Description

    The Tooling Technician is responsible for the repair and return-to-operation of injection molding tools actively engaged in producing quality products. This role involves performing preventive maintenance on injection molds according to procedure and reporting the status to the supervisor.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate machining tools and equipment for preventive and corrective maintenance of molds.

    + Perform repairs and tests on injection molds.

    + Conduct inventory of molding tools and parts, reporting status to supervisor.

    + Store and maintain validated and non-validated components.

    + Maintain stock inventories, ensuring proper levels of component parts for tooling repair.

    + Improve efficiency and accuracy of molded products by documenting reasons for mold repairs and solutions.

    + Follow all procedures and training diligently.

    + Maintain excellent attendance.

    + Advise supervisor of recurring production failures for prompt corrective action.

    + Escalate recurring issues through the proper chain of command.

    + Maintain logs of all molds that have undergone preventative maintenance.

    + Ensure machine cleanliness standards are upheld.

    + Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations.

    + Comply with company security policy procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in mold repair and tooling.

    + Proficiency in grinding and injection mold maintenance.

    + Knowledge of toolroom operations and blueprint reading.

    + Experience in injection mold repair and preventative maintenance.

    + Manual machining skills.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude and machining expertise.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Experience repairing plastic injection molds.

    + Knowledge of machines and tools area.

    + Ability to operate all manual mold shop equipment and machines.

    + Mechanical skills.

    + Detail oriented.

    + Determination and problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to work well within a team.

    + Responsiveness.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy room for growth and advancement, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Benefit from a generous PTO policy with an accruing rate of 3.07 per week, totaling 4 weeks, and 11 paid holidays (9 fixed, 2 floating). Additionally, take advantage of a 401k plan and an employee stock purchase plan.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is clean and climate-controlled. The production floor adheres to GMP standards, while the majority of work will be conducted in the tool room. The facility is well-lit, providing a comfortable setting for work

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Hanover Park, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $79040.00/yr.

    Full Benefits Package medical, vision and dental

    PTO 3.07 accruing rate per week. 4 Total weeks 11 paid holidiays 9 fixed - 2 floating 401k & employee stock purchase plan

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Hanover Park,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.