Set Up Technician
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At a glance
Job overview
Aerotek is hiring a Set Up Technician. Aerotek is seeking a Set‑Up Technician for injection molding in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role involves starting up, operating, and maintaining molding equipment, loading programs, inspecting products, and supporting operator tasks on a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule. Candidates must have injection mold and set‑up experience and be able to work the rotating schedule.
Key focus areas include Start up, operate, and perform TPM‑level maintenance on injection molding, assembly, and auxiliary equipment according to specifications, Support and understand the responsibilities of operator level 1 and level 2 roles to ensure smooth production operations, and Conduct thorough visual inspections of products per production specifications to identify and address defects.
Preferred (not required): TPM-Level Maintenance, 5S Standards, Visual Inspection, and Load Master Cycle Parameters.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Job Title: Set-Up Technician (Injection Mold)
$25-40/hr.
6am-6pm on a rotating schedule
OR
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
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Start up, operate, and perform TPM-level maintenance on injection molding, assembly, and auxiliary equipment according to company and customer specifications.
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Support and understand the responsibilities of operator level 1 and level 2 roles to ensure smooth production operations.
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Conduct thorough visual inspections of products per production specifications to identify and address defects.
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Maintain a clean and organized workspace by following 5S standards on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
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Load validated master cycle parameters into injection molding machines at each startup to ensure consistent processing conditions.
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Load programs into automated and robotic systems, align them correctly, and verify proper operation.
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Monitor injection molding machines to ensure they run to standard and confirm that product quality meets specification at each startup.
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Troubleshoot small to mid-size process issues and escalate more complex problems to Setter Level 2 or Maintenance when necessary.
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Respond to machine alarms as needed, and safely start and stop machines after initial setup.
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Retrieve required documentation from the TMS (Tracking/Management System) to support quality-related decisions.
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Perform line clearances as required to ensure proper separation of production runs and prevent mix-ups.
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.
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 Aug 27, 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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