Molding Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Molding Automation Technician
Location: Libertyville, IL
Pay : $29.86 – $38/hour
(8:00am – 4:30pm) M–F (Will Shift into 223 schedule in 1 year)

About Us:

We are a manufacturing organization focused on high-volume production using automated molding systems. Our team values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a Molding Automation Technician to support robotic automation and optimize molding processes.

Position Overview:

The Molding Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing molding automation systems, including robotic equipment and auxiliary devices. This role supports automated molding processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot molding automation systems, robots, conveyors, and sensors
• Respond to alarms and equipment faults to minimize downtime
• Program and optimize molding robots (Fanuc, Sepro, Yushin, Wittmann)
• Modify robot paths to improve cycle time and part quality
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment
• Calibrate sensors, actuators, and replace worn components
• Support mold trials and new product launches
• Implement automation improvements and workflow enhancements
• Maintain documentation and robot program backups
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Follow safety and regulatory compliance requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2–5 years of injection molding automation experience
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting robots
• Understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Technical certification or associate degree in robotics, mechatronics, or automation preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.