Job Title: Process TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Process Technician to setup and operate 300-ton Arburg injection mold machines with robotics and automation. The role involves adjusting and monitoring pressure, feed rates, and temperatures, as well as performing quality inspections for defects such as flash, shorts, and deformations. The technician will play a critical role in meeting on-time completion, quality, and cost targets associated with the implementation of new injection mold machine setups and operations. This position requires creating procedures, work instructions, and protocols while improving productivity and reducing scrap/reject rates through automation, tool/process improvements, effective training, and process enhancements.

ResponsibilitiesSetup and operate 300-ton Arburg injection mold machines with robotics and automation.Adjust and monitor pressure, feed rates, and temperatures.Perform quality inspections for flash, shorts, and deformations.Ensure on-time completion, quality, and cost targets for new injection mold machine setups.Create procedures, work instructions, and protocols as required.Improve productivity and reduce scrap/reject rates through automation and process improvements.Effectively train production personnel and enhance processes.Essential Skills5+ years of manufacturing experience operating or setting up plastic injection mold machines.5+ years changing molds and setting up proper feed, pressure, and temperature.5+ years troubleshooting various process issues including shorts, flashes, and discoloration.Knowledge of plastic materials and various polymers.Additional Skills & QualificationsAssociate's degree or certificates in robotics, automation, or injection molding processing preferred.Experience working with Arburg brand machinery.Forklift and crane certification preferred.Why Work Here?

Join a team where innovation meets opportunity. Enjoy a generous vacation package that increases with tenure, an onsite cafe offering discounted hot meals, and two weeks of parental leave. Benefit from tuition reimbursement to further your education and career.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very clean, temperature-controlled facility with openings on both first and second shifts. Initially, work on the first shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm for 2-3 months until comfortable, then transition to the second shift from 2:00pm to 10:30pm. Embrace the chance to develop within a global leader in the connector industry.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 Dec 19, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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