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Hourly Injection Molding Process Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Koch Industries

Molding Technician

Lisle, IL · On-site

$25 - $34/hr

Make necessary adjustments for the injection molding process and operation to optimize quality and reduce defects. * Operate CAD software and interpret 2D/3D models and engineering drawings.

DYNATECT MANUFACTURING INC

$25 - $30/hr

Plastic Injection Molding Set-Up & Process Technician 2nd (2:30pm - 11:00pm) & 3rd Shift (10:00pm ... Dry, prepare, and maintain engineering-grade materials including nylon, acetal, and other ...

suncast

Process Engineer

Batavia, IL

$75K - $95K/yr

The Process Engineer is responsible for injection molding processes and products. This involves consultation with those responsible for product design, product creation, and maintaining current ...

Adecco

Injection Mold Setup Technician

Wheeling, IL · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Join Adecco's team as an Injection Mold Setup Technician at a leading manufacturing facility in ... molding process, troubleshooting issues promptly. * Collaborate with team members to maintain ...

Suncast

Process Engineer

Batavia, IL · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The Process Engineer is responsible for injection molding processes and products. This involves consultation with those responsible for product design, product creation, and maintaining current ...

suncast

Process Engineer

Batavia, IL · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The Process Engineer is responsible for injection molding processes and products. This involves consultation with those responsible for product design, product creation, and maintaining current ...

Adecco

Injection Mold Setup Technician

Wheeling, IL · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Join Adecco's team as an Injection Mold Setup Technician at a leading manufacturing facility in ... molding process, troubleshooting issues promptly. * Collaborate with team members to maintain ...

Clayens US LLC

Process Engineer

Crystal Lake, IL · On-site

Apply Scientific Injection Molding principles to new/current processes by directly running ... Interfaces with Quality and Engineering Departments to resolve manufacturing production issues.

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How much do hourly injection molding process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly injection molding process engineer in Chicago, IL is $94,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,700.00 and $106,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Injection Molding Process Engineer vs Production Technician?

AspectHourly Injection Molding Process EngineerProduction Technician
ResponsibilitiesDesign, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes to improve quality and efficiencyOperate machinery, monitor production, and perform basic troubleshooting
Required SkillsKnowledge of molding processes, process control, and quality standardsMechanical skills, equipment operation, and safety procedures
Work EnvironmentManufacturing floor, process development labsProduction line, machine operation areas
CertificationsOften requires technical certifications or training in plastics or manufacturingSafety and equipment operation certifications

The Hourly Injection Molding Process Engineer focuses on process development and optimization, requiring technical expertise, while the Production Technician handles daily machine operation and basic troubleshooting. Both roles are essential in manufacturing but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Injection Molding Process Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,792 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Molding Technician

Koch Industries

Lisle, IL • On-site

$25 - $34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

Your Job
The Molding Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining insert molding processes to achieve production, quality, and defect targets while maintaining efficient tooling changeover times. This role requires expertise in mold setup, insert placement, process monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure consistent part quality and process stability. The technician works closely with molding process engineering and Quality teams, providing hands-on technical knowledge and process feedback to support continuous improvement, process development, and successful production execution.
Our Team
You will join a leading, forward-thinking company in injection molding projects, collaborating with a principled team that continuously challenges the status quo. Work across multiple functions within operations, development, and transformative capabilities to create mutual benefit.
What You Will Do
  • Mold parts using plastic injection processes and take direct responsibility for handling tooling and injection molds through to placement of finished parts for the customer (packaging and shipping).
  • Install and set up molds, tooling, and required process parameters for production readiness.
  • Run molds while monitoring cycle times, quality standards, and process consistency.
  • Inspect parts off mold to verify dimensional accuracy, cosmetic quality, and functional requirements.
  • Maintain resin inventory and ensure proper material handling, drying, and traceability.
  • Make necessary adjustments for the injection molding process and operation to optimize quality and reduce defects.
  • Operate CAD software and interpret 2D/3D models and engineering drawings.
  • Maintain spare tooling inventory and support tooling organization and readiness.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on molding machines and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Technical diploma or related Engineering degree.
  • Knowledge of risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in machine setup and process troubleshooting.
  • Experience in overmolding electronic components.

What Will Put You Ahead
  • DOE (Design of Experiments).

For this role, we anticipate paying $25 - $34 per hour
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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