Fitments/Injection Molding Operator
- SIG Expired
- Northlake, Illinois
- Full Time

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**SUMMARY OF ROLE:**
\$1,200 Sign-On Bonus
Skilled/ Experience Level 3 or 4 - \$22-\$28 /hr + Shift Differential
Day shift (\$1.50) & Night shift (\$3.00)
\*12 hour shift Rotating Schedule - Days 8am-8pm Nights 8pm-8am
Ensure parts injection molding machines and assembly equipment to
support production and quality efforts.
**YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:**
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:**
- Minimum 57 years of hands-on injection molding experience, ideally
in a packaging or fitment manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience with scientific molding principles (e.g., RJG,
Decoupled Molding) is a strong plus
- Advanced knowledge of injection molding processes, especially
related to small, precision plastic components like fitments
- Expert in operating injection molding machines, including starting
up, shutting down, and ensuring proper machine functioning.
- Advanced experience working with multiple types of resins (e.g., PP,
PE, TPE) and hot runner systems.
- Adjusting machine parameters, such as temperature, pressure, speed,
and injection time, based on material specifications and part
design.
- Ability to operate multiple types of injection molding machines
(e.g., hydraulic, electric, hybrid).
- Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic,
and electrical systems on injection molding equipment
- Advance knowledge of mold cooling, heating systems, and various mold
components.
- Expert level experience with SPC, root cause analysis (RCA), and
corrective action processes.
- Experience leading teams or mentoring junior operator
- Follow up change over process to run different products
- Performing in-process quality checks, such as measuring part
dimensions, appearance, and tolerances, using tools like calipers,
micrometers, or visual inspection
- Following strict safety protocols, including proper handling of hot
molds, high-pressure machines, and other potentially hazardous
materials
- Monitoring the production run to ensure the molding process
continues smoothly and efficiently and entering production data into
computer system
- Documenting and reporting production and quality data, ensuring
products meet specifications.
- Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing during the
mechanical downtime
- Assist the management in improving safety, quality, and production
- Able to work on different assembly lines and production equipment
- Ability to maintain or exceed with the production lines quotas and
rates
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
As an at-will employer, SIG/Scholle IPN serves the right to add to or
modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
- Set up and operate complex injection molding machines, including
auxiliary equipment (e.g., dryers, loaders, robots).
- Optimize molding parameters to ensure consistent quality, cycle
times, and minimal scrap.
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues with minimal supervision.
- Monitor part quality, including dimensional checks and visual
inspections specific to fitment requirements
- Meet or exceed daily/shift production targets while minimizing
downtime
- Counts and reports scrap produced for Assembly Machines.
- Record production data, downtime causes, and material usage
accurately in production tracking systems.
- Completes daily production reports.
- Inputs data into the BaaN system.
- Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks
information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Maintains a high level of cleanliness of work areas in accordance
with 5S and SQF guidelines.
- Performs rework, sorting and documen ation of held ware.
- Mentor and train lower-level operators (Level 13) on machine
operation, safety, and quality procedures.
- Reports on quality and productivity related problems to the QC
Technician, Process Technician, Lead Technician and/or Shift Manager
- Lead by example in safety practices, housekeeping (5S), and
adherence to company values.
- Defines work instructions for first piece inspections of assembly
equipment.
**EDUCATION:**
- High school diploma or G.E.D required.
- Technical certification or vocational training in injection molding
is highly preferred
**WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job.
Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle
machinery, frequently bend, stoop and reach,
Visual Acuity (VA).
The work environmental characteristics
information, please see:
**SUMMARY OF ROLE:**
\$1,200 Sign-On Bonus
Skilled/ Experience Level 3 or 4 - \$22-\$28 /hr + Shift Differential
Day shift (\$1.50) & Night shift (\$3.00)
\*12 hour shift Rotating Schedule - Days 8am-8pm Nights 8pm-8am
Ensure parts injection molding machines and assembly equipment to
support production and quality efforts.
**YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:**
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:**
- Minimum 57 years of hands-on injection molding experience, ideally
in a packaging or fitment manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience with scientific molding principles (e.g., RJG,
Decoupled Molding) is a strong plus
- Advanced knowledge of injection molding processes, especially
related to small, precision plastic components like fitments
- Expert in operating injection molding machines, including starting
up, shutting down, and ensuring proper machine functioning.
- Advanced experience working with multiple types of resins (e.g., PP,
PE, TPE) and hot runner systems.
- Adjusting machine parameters, such as temperature, pressure, speed,
and injection time, based on material specifications and part
design.
- Ability to operate multiple types of injection molding machines
(e.g., hydraulic, electric, hybrid).
- Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic,
and electrical systems on injection molding equipment
- Advance knowledge of mold cooling, heating systems, and various mold
components.
- Expert level experience with SPC, root cause analysis (RCA), and
corrective action processes.
- Experience leading teams or mentoring junior operator
- Follow up change over process to run different products
- Performing in-process quality checks, such as measuring part
dimensions, appearance, and tolerances, using tools like calipers,
micrometers, or visual inspection
- Following strict safety protocols, including proper handling of hot
molds, high-pressure machines, and other potentially hazardous
materials
- Monitoring the production run to ensure the molding process
continues smoothly and efficiently and entering production data into
computer system
- Documenting and reporting production and quality data, ensuring
products meet specifications.
- Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing during the
mechanical downtime
- Assist the management in improving safety, quality, and production
- Able to work on different assembly lines and production equipment
- Ability to maintain or exceed with the production lines quotas and
rates
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
As an at-will employer, SIG/Scholle IPN serves the right to add to or
modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
- Set up and operate complex injection molding machines, including
auxiliary equipment (e.g., dryers, loaders, robots).
- Optimize molding parameters to ensure consistent quality, cycle
times, and minimal scrap.
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues with minimal supervision.
- Monitor part quality, including dimensional checks and visual
inspections specific to fitment requirements
- Meet or exceed daily/shift production targets while minimizing
downtime
- Counts and reports scrap produced for Assembly Machines.
- Record production data, downtime causes, and material usage
accurately in production tracking systems.
- Completes daily production reports.
- Inputs data into the BaaN system.
- Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks
information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Maintains a high level of cleanliness of work areas in accordance
with 5S and SQF guidelines.
- Performs rework, sorting and documen ation of held ware.
- Mentor and train lower-level operators (Level 13) on machine
operation, safety, and quality procedures.
- Reports on quality and productivity related problems to the QC
Technician, Process Technician, Lead Technician and/or Shift Manager
- Lead by example in safety practices, housekeeping (5S), and
adherence to company values.
- Defines work instructions for first piece inspections of assembly
equipment.
**EDUCATION:**
- High school diploma or G.E.D required.
- Technical certification or vocational training in injection molding
is highly preferred
**WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job.
Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle
machinery, frequently bend, stoop and reach,
Visual Acuity (VA).
The work environmental characteristics
This job was posted by : For more
information, please see:
**SUMMARY OF ROLE:**
\$1,200 Sign-On Bonus
Skilled/ Experience Level 3 or 4 - \$22-\$28 /hr + Shift Differential
Day shift (\$1.50) & Night shift (\$3.00)
\*12 hour shift Rotating Schedule - Days 8am-8pm Nights 8pm-8am
Ensure parts injection molding machines and assembly equipment to
support production and quality efforts.
**YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:**
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:**
- Minimum 57 years of hands-on injection molding experience, ideally
in a packaging or fitment manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience with scientific molding principles (e.g., RJG,
Decoupled Molding) is a strong plus
- Advanced knowledge of injection molding processes, especially
related to small, precision plastic components like fitments
- Expert in operating injection molding machines, including starting
up, shutting down, and ensuring proper machine functioning.
- Advanced experience working with multiple types of resins (e.g., PP,
PE, TPE) and hot runner systems.
- Adjusting machine parameters, such as temperature, pressure, speed,
and injection time, based on material specifications and part
design.
- Ability to operate multiple types of injection molding machines
(e.g., hydraulic, electric, hybrid).
- Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic,
and electrical systems on injection molding equipment
- Advance knowledge of mold cooling, heating systems, and various mold
components.
- Expert level experience with SPC, root cause analysis (RCA), and
corrective action processes.
- Experience leading teams or mentoring junior operator
- Follow up change over process to run different products
- Performing in-process quality checks, such as measuring part
dimensions, appearance, and tolerances, using tools like calipers,
micrometers, or visual inspection
- Following strict safety protocols, including proper handling of hot
molds, high-pressure machines, and other potentially hazardous
materials
- Monitoring the production run to ensure the molding process
continues smoothly and efficiently and entering production data into
computer system
- Documenting and reporting production and quality data, ensuring
products meet specifications.
- Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing during the
mechanical downtime
- Assist the management in improving safety, quality, and production
- Able to work on different assembly lines and production equipment
- Ability to maintain or exceed with the production lines quotas and
rates
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
As an at-will employer, SIG/Scholle IPN serves the right to add to or
modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
- Set up and operate complex injection molding machines, including
auxiliary equipment (e.g., dryers, loaders, robots).
- Optimize molding parameters to ensure consistent quality, cycle
times, and minimal scrap.
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues with minimal supervision.
- Monitor part quality, including dimensional checks and visual
inspections specific to fitment requirements
- Meet or exceed daily/shift production targets while minimizing
downtime
- Counts and reports scrap produced for Assembly Machines.
- Record production data, downtime causes, and material usage
accurately in production tracking systems.
- Completes daily production reports.
- Inputs data into the BaaN system.
- Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks
information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Maintains a high level of cleanliness of work areas in accordance
with 5S and SQF guidelines.
- Performs rework, sorting and documen ation of held ware.
- Mentor and train lower-level operators (Level 13) on machine
operation, safety, and quality procedures.
- Reports on quality and productivity related problems to the QC
Technician, Process Technician, Lead Technician and/or Shift Manager
- Lead by example in safety practices, housekeeping (5S), and
adherence to company values.
- Defines work instructions for first piece inspections of assembly
equipment.
**EDUCATION:**
- High school diploma or G.E.D required.
- Technical certification or vocational training in injection molding
is highly preferred
**WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job.
Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle
machinery, frequently bend, stoop and reach,
Visual Acuity (VA).
The work environmental characteristics
information, please see:
**SUMMARY OF ROLE:**
\$1,200 Sign-On Bonus
Skilled/ Experience Level 3 or 4 - \$22-\$28 /hr + Shift Differential
Day shift (\$1.50) & Night shift (\$3.00)
\*12 hour shift Rotating Schedule - Days 8am-8pm Nights 8pm-8am
Ensure parts injection molding machines and assembly equipment to
support production and quality efforts.
**YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:**
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:**
- Minimum 57 years of hands-on injection molding experience, ideally
in a packaging or fitment manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience with scientific molding principles (e.g., RJG,
Decoupled Molding) is a strong plus
- Advanced knowledge of injection molding processes, especially
related to small, precision plastic components like fitments
- Expert in operating injection molding machines, including starting
up, shutting down, and ensuring proper machine functioning.
- Advanced experience working with multiple types of resins (e.g., PP,
PE, TPE) and hot runner systems.
- Adjusting machine parameters, such as temperature, pressure, speed,
and injection time, based on material specifications and part
design.
- Ability to operate multiple types of injection molding machines
(e.g., hydraulic, electric, hybrid).
- Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic,
and electrical systems on injection molding equipment
- Advance knowledge of mold cooling, heating systems, and various mold
components.
- Expert level experience with SPC, root cause analysis (RCA), and
corrective action processes.
- Experience leading teams or mentoring junior operator
- Follow up change over process to run different products
- Performing in-process quality checks, such as measuring part
dimensions, appearance, and tolerances, using tools like calipers,
micrometers, or visual inspection
- Following strict safety protocols, including proper handling of hot
molds, high-pressure machines, and other potentially hazardous
materials
- Monitoring the production run to ensure the molding process
continues smoothly and efficiently and entering production data into
computer system
- Documenting and reporting production and quality data, ensuring
products meet specifications.
- Assist maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing during the
mechanical downtime
- Assist the management in improving safety, quality, and production
- Able to work on different assembly lines and production equipment
- Ability to maintain or exceed with the production lines quotas and
rates
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
As an at-will employer, SIG/Scholle IPN serves the right to add to or
modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
- Set up and operate complex injection molding machines, including
auxiliary equipment (e.g., dryers, loaders, robots).
- Optimize molding parameters to ensure consistent quality, cycle
times, and minimal scrap.
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues with minimal supervision.
- Monitor part quality, including dimensional checks and visual
inspections specific to fitment requirements
- Meet or exceed daily/shift production targets while minimizing
downtime
- Counts and reports scrap produced for Assembly Machines.
- Record production data, downtime causes, and material usage
accurately in production tracking systems.
- Completes daily production reports.
- Inputs data into the BaaN system.
- Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks
information on cases, bales, or other containers.
- Maintains a high level of cleanliness of work areas in accordance
with 5S and SQF guidelines.
- Performs rework, sorting and documen ation of held ware.
- Mentor and train lower-level operators (Level 13) on machine
operation, safety, and quality procedures.
- Reports on quality and productivity related problems to the QC
Technician, Process Technician, Lead Technician and/or Shift Manager
- Lead by example in safety practices, housekeeping (5S), and
adherence to company values.
- Defines work instructions for first piece inspections of assembly
equipment.
**EDUCATION:**
- High school diploma or G.E.D required.
- Technical certification or vocational training in injection molding
is highly preferred
**WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job.
Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle
machinery, frequently bend, stoop and reach,
Visual Acuity (VA).
The work environmental characteristics
Job ID: 480106545
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025
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