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Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Process Technician to set up and operate 300-ton Arburg injection mold machines. The role involves adjusting and monitoring pressure, feed rates, and temperatures, as well as performing quality inspections for flash, shorts, and deformations. The successful candidate will ensure on-time completion, quality, and cost targets are met for the implementation of new injection mold machine setups and operations. Additionally, the role involves creating procedures, work instructions, and protocols as required, while improving productivity and reducing scrap/reject rates through automation, tool/process improvements, effective training of production personnel, and process enhancements.

Responsibilities

+ Set up and operate 300-ton Arburg injection mold machines.

+ Adjust and monitor pressure, feed rates, and temperatures.

+ Perform quality inspections for flash, shorts, and deformations.

+ Meet on-time completion, quality, and cost targets.

+ Create procedures, work instructions, and protocols as needed.

+ Improve productivity and reduce scrap/reject rates through various enhancements.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of manufacturing experience operating or setting up plastic injection mold machines.

+ 5+ years of experience in changing molds and setting up proper feed, pressure, and temperature.

+ Experience troubleshooting various process issues, including shorts, flashes, and discoloration.

+ Knowledge of plastic materials and various poly's.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate's degree or certificates in robotics, automation, or injection molding processing.

+ Experience with Arburg brand machinery.

+ Forklift and crane certification.

Why Work Here?

Our workplace offers a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy competitive vacation benefits that increase with tenure, an onsite café serving discounted hot meals, and access to vending machines for third-shift employees. We offer two weeks of parental leave and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional development.

Work Environment

This position is open on the first shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Candidates should be comfortable working this shift for 2-3 months until transitioning to a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule. The work setting is fast-paced and team-driven, emphasizing lean systems and continuous learning.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.