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1st & 3rd Shift Set Up Technician

Aerotek • Buffalo Grove, IL • 1h ago

Job Title: Set-Up Technician (Injection Mold)

$25-40/hr.

6am-6pm on a rotating schedule

6pm-6am on a rotating schedule

must haves

-Injection mold experience

-Set up experience (varying levels okay)

-Able to work 12 hour rotating shift

Responsibilities

Start up, operate, and perform TPM-level maintenance on injection molding, assembly, and auxiliary equipment according to company and customer specifications.

Support and understand the responsibilities of operator level 1 and level 2 roles to ensure smooth production operations.

Conduct thorough visual inspections of products per production specifications to identify and address defects.

Maintain a clean and organized workspace by following 5S standards on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Load validated master cycle parameters into injection molding machines at each startup to ensure consistent processing conditions.

Load programs into automated and robotic systems, align them correctly, and verify proper operation.

Monitor injection molding machines to ensure they run to standard and confirm that product quality meets specification at each startup.

Troubleshoot small to mid-size process issues and escalate more complex problems to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance when necessary.

Respond to machine alarms as needed, and safely start and stop machines after initial setup.

Retrieve required documentation from the TMS (Tracking/Management System) to support quality-related decisions.

Perform line clearances as required to ensure proper separation of production runs and prevent mix-ups.

If you're interested in this position, please contact Melissa at (847) 580-2812. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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