• Molding Operator

    Aerotek (Lincolnshire, IL)


    Job Title: Molding Operator

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Molding Operator to join our team in a clean room environment. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in production, general labor, or material handling, and be comfortable working with small parts or inventory.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate molding machines, presses, and other equipment to produce silicone rubber implantable medical device components.

    + Conduct quality checks and inspections of parts using gages and microscopes.

    + Handle general production tasks, including labeling and assembly.

    + Troubleshoot issues with injection molds and other equipment.

    + Maintain adherence to GMP clean room protocols.

    Essential Skills

    + 1-3 years of production, general labor, or material handling experience.

    + Comfortable in a GMP clean room environment.

    + Experience with small parts or inventory management.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in the medical device industry.

    + Familiarity with GMP standards.

    + Experience using microscopes and small hand tools.

    + Knowledge of molding operations, brake press, or other machine operations.

    + Comfortable wearing clean room attire and following safety protocols.

    + Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This is a fantastic long-term opportunity at a rapidly growing medical device company. We custom manufacture molds for implants and devices, including pacemakers and catheter tubing extrusions. Our company offers a supportive environment where employees often build their careers and retire here.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a clean-room facility where strict GMP protocols are followed. Upon entering, employees will go through a gowning-up process to ensure cleanliness. Each station is equipped with an injection molding machine and a computer/microscope station. Shifts include 1st shift (5am-1:30pm), 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm), and 3rd shift (10pm-6:30am), with potential overtime on Saturdays.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincolnshire, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.95/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Lincolnshire,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.