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Matrix Plastic Products is a quality-driven custom manufacturer of ultra-precise plastic components and subassemblies for medical devices and other mission-critical applications. Our specialties are plastic injection molding, mold making, and assembly. Founded in 1978, we are a company that continues to grow rapidly, offering a generous benefits package, rewarding career challenges, and a collaborative team environment for motivated and conscientious individuals who enjoy working together to ensure products of exceptional quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mold setups and teardowns, machine startups/shutdowns, assist with maintenance duties, and troubleshoot molding processes within established and monitored parameters.
• Document process settings and assist with approved process changes.
• Minimize production scrap rates and downtime through efficient troubleshooting and maintenance efforts.
• Assist in training operators and molding personnel on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with automation integration and auxiliary equipment setup.
• Support engineering and maintenance teams during equipment & process troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve process consistency and efficiency,
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in plastic injection molding setup, processing and troubleshooting.
• General understanding of scientific molding concepts and injection mold design.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow company procedures and work instructions.
• Implement, explain, and defend molding process adjustments
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with robots, EOAT, and automation equipment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong math skills and high attention to detail.
• Logical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with limited direction
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance

Physical Demands / Working Conditions:

• Safety: Must be aware of and adhere to all company safety policies
• Hands-on Equipment Interaction: Must be able to frequently position self to set up, operate, and troubleshoot injection molding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment.
• Facility Mobility: Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility to effectively support production operations across all shifts.
• Technical Dexterity: Requires the mechanical aptitude to manipulate tools and perform precise adjustments on plastic injection molds and related machinery.
• Communication & Mentoring: Must be able to accurately exchange technical information and provide clear instructions when training or mentoring molding personnel.
• Industrial Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment, which includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and typical machine shop hazards

Employment Verification:

Matrix participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EOE, including disability/vets

Location:

The company is moving from Wood Dale, IL to Bloomingdale, IL (100%) by the end of 2026.

Pay:

$30.90 - $39.30 per hour (Depending on experience)

Schedule:

3:30PM - 12AM (Mon-Fri, and occasional weekend opportunities)