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Molding Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Company:
OTTO Engineering
Location:
Carpentersville, IL
Posted:
March 29, 2026
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Description:

Job Description

Molding Machine Operator 2nd shift

OTTO's opportunity:

Our Molding Machine Operator 2nd shift is an entry level Molding Department position where the candidate learns about all aspects of the injection molding process.

Hours - 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Specifically, the Molding Machine Operator 2nd shift will:

Basic molding machine setup

Confirm proper material use, per BOM's

Material drying and loading

Perform inspection of work produced to ensure quality

Machine maintenance as required

Keep equipment and work area clean

Count and progress work into stock

Regrind material as required

Perform SPC data collection

Observe department procedures

Run insert molded jobs as needed

Manage raw material in a manner that prevents contamination

Maintain cleanliness and order of raw material storage

Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:

Minimum 2 years in this position before being considered for Molding Technician Trainee

Ability to lift 50 lbs. Shoulder height with assistance as necessary

Reliable attendance

Ability to differentiate between colors

Available for nonstandard or extended work schedules

Good communication skills

Able to follow written and verbal instructions

Knowledge of inspection tools and their use

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming an hourly rate for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

Target hourly hiring range: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour (plus 10% shift premium), based on qualifications and experience.

Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.

Vacation: five days after 30 days of employment and 80 hours at 1 year - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

OTTO's Benefits:

Health:

Medical Insurance-

HMO Plan

Standard PPO Plan

Enhanced PPO Plan

High Deducible PPO Plan

FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance-

Base Plan

Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance:

Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Company picnic

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,

please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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