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Set Up Technician - Injection Molding

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Nemera

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United States , Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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24.00 - 38.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

The APU Setter is responsible for the startup, operation and TPM maintenance of molding and assembly equipment and the packaging of packaging of molded and/or assembled components per company and customer specifications. This is a 12-hour shift - 6:00PM to 6:00AM. 10% Shift Differential for Nights.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supports and has knowledge of responsibilities of operator level 1 and 2
  • Complete visual inspection of product per production specification for defects
  • Maintain clean workspace and 55 Standards in work area daily/weekly/monthly
  • Load the validated master cycle parameters into the Injection Molding machine at each startup
  • Load programs into and align automated and robotic systems
  • Ensure Injection Molding machines are running to standard and ensuring product quality meets specification at each startup
  • Troubleshoot small and mid-size problems in processes, escalate to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance as needed
  • Answer alarms as needed, start and stop machines after initial start-up
  • Retrieve required documentation out of TMS to assist with quality related decisions
  • Perform line clearances as required
  • Clean injection molds as required per work instructions
  • Pull and set mold
  • Perform color changes and material lots as required, and complete traceability documentation
  • Perform assembly start up batches/shots for product change/new version (same reference)
  • Complete Assembly, Injection Molding and auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance -Level 1
  • Complete cycle checklist
  • Perform LOTO (lock out/tag out) of any unsafe equipment
  • Maintain Lean initiatives and participate in lean projects
  • Provide suggestions and take active role in Process Improvements to eliminate non-value-added activity
  • Support and maintain all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, GMP and standard work procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience (required)
  • Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs.
  • Stand and walk 90% of shift
  • Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb
  • Satisfy vision testing requirements of the job

Nice to have:

  • Basic math skills
  • PC skills
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Injection Molding and/or robotic knowledge

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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