• Process Technician

    Aerotek (Wheeling, IL)


    Job Title: Process Technician

    Job Description

    This role supports manufacturing by closely monitoring the performance of injection molding machines and molds, reducing scrap, and ensuring product quality. The position involves performing molding setup, start-up, tear-down, and providing support for production runs and light machine maintenance.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct various mold changeover responsibilities and advanced mold troubleshooting.

    + Ensure machine cycle, cavitation, and setup parameters are correct.

    + Perform daily preventive maintenance on molds and machines, recording performance and any adjustments.

    + Collaborate with the QA department to prevent nonconforming products.

    + Maintain machine cleanliness and conduct minor repairs on molds, machines, and equipment.

    + Assist with shift changes and machine repairs as needed.

    + Perform housekeeping duties and contribute to special projects.

    + Help establish new processes and refine current ones.

    + Train new employees and support process documentation development.

    + Troubleshoot production issues with minimal supervision.

    + Identify and develop improvements for molding processes and performance.

    + Support documentation development and record-keeping for molds and their performance.

    + Engage in continuous improvement projects supporting lean manufacturing.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 3 years of process technician experience in injection molding.

    + Ability to perform mold setups and changeovers.

    + Experience in light troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on injection molding machinery.

    + High school diploma or GED.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Formal training with RJG or similar Systematic Molding/Decoupled/Scientific molding is a huge plus.

    + Experience with Lean Manufacturing is preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement planning, life insurance, and a Flexible Savings Account (FSA).

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work takes place on a climate and humidity-controlled production floor alongside numerous production staff. Occasionally, work may occur in other parts of the plant where there may be dust, noise, and a non-clean room atmosphere. The position primarily operates during the second shift from 2pm to 10:20pm, although hours may fluctuate based on department and production needs.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Wisconsin.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Wheeling,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.