Setup Technician

Job Title: Setup Technician

Job Description

Day-to-day work will consist of answering calls from the line to troubleshoot issues that occur with the injection molding machines and conveyor. This role is very similar to an entry-level maintenance mechanic. You will also change molds, change colors, and check time, heat, and pressure levels to ensure machinery is running effectively. You will be required to stop and restart the machines/conveyors utilizing computer/tablet systems. Duties will also include cleaning up resin/fall off, vacuuming, and some general mechanical tasks.
Responsibilities

• Answer calls to troubleshoot issues with injection molding machines and conveyor.
• Change molds and colors, and check time, heat, and pressure levels.
• Stop and restart machines/conveyors using computer/tablet systems.
• Clean up resin/fall off and vacuum the area.
• Perform general mechanical tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Experience in maintenance, heavy equipment, troubleshooting, or similar fields.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with injection mold setting is a huge plus.
• Experience with machine changeovers and setup is a big plus.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a competitive pay progression, starting around $21-23 per hour, with the potential to reach $27.91 per hour within 2 years for driven candidates. This role provides excellent opportunities for career advancement into maintenance or automation, as all promotions are made internally before recruiting externally. When permanent, employees receive 2 weeks PTO immediately, a 401K/Retirement plan with a 6% match, and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, employees receive two annual raises (6-10% per year) and one economy/inflationary raise (3-5%) along with one performance-based raise (3-5%).
Work Environment

The work schedule is a 1st shift - M-THURS 8a-5p//Friday - 8a-2p

About Aerotek:

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.

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.

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