Lead Process Technician - Direct Hire - 1st Shift -- Full-time Position - Addison, Illinois
We’re seeking a Lead Process Technician with strong injection molding expertise to take ownership of process development and standardization across production. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building processes from the ground up, improving consistency, and driving efficiency across multiple molds and machines.You’ll play a hands-on leadership role—developing process documentation, optimizing cycle times, and supporting production through technical expertise and continuous improvement.
Job Highlights - Lead Process Technician
Shift: Full-Time -1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:00 AM -3:15 PM with some Mondays starting at 5:00 AM occasionally.
Location: Addison, IL
Department: Production - Injection Molding
Salary: $35.00 - $ 38.00/hr - Depending on experience
Preferred Qualifications: Molding Certification - Like Paulson, RJG, Etc
Some Travel Required: 1-2 times a year for 2-3 days travel required
What You'll Do:
- Create, document, and maintain process sheets and SOPs from scratch for all mold and machine combinations
Drive improvements in cycle time, scrap reduction, and overall product quality
Lead and support mold setups, startups, color changes, and troubleshooting
Train and mentor technicians while evaluating training effectiveness
Partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
Collaborate with Quality to identify and resolve process-related issues
Work with outside vendors to evaluate new molding technologies
Maintain accurate production and inventory documentation (FIFO-based systems)
Set molds using lift equipment and maintain molding-related tools and equipment
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