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Mold Repair - 1st Shift

$62k to $79k

South Elgin, IL, USFull-timePosted Oct 9, 2026

Job description

NOW HIRING: Mold Maker / Mold Repair – 1st Shift Hoffer Plastics Corporation $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS Apply directly to Hoffer Plastics and earn a $2,500 sign-on bonus!* *Sign-on bonus available to candidates who apply directly to Hoffer Plastics. Paid in two installments: $1,500 after 90 days and $1,000 after 6 months of continuous employment.

Must be actively employed on each payout date. Starting Pay: $30.00–$38.00/hr (based on experience) 1st Shift Hours: 7:00am–4:00pm Want to be part of something special? We're filling important jobs! Join an industry leader and innovator. Play a key role in producing the plastic components that make everyday life possible, from transportation to food packaging to healthcare.

If you take pride in precision work and want a place to grow, we want to meet you. Why You'll Love Working Here Get trained: Full training, so you can sharpen your skills from day one Great benefits: Strong medical, dental and vision, plus a 401(k) match Room to grow: Pay premiums for night shifts and unlimited career potential Stability: An established, growing third-generation U.

S. company The Role As a Mold Maker / Mold Repair technician, you'll perform mold repair and modifications as directed to meet customer specifications, keeping our production running at the highest level of quality.

What you'll do

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plastic injection molds. Modify and repair molds, jigs and fixtures where accuracy requires extremely close tolerances. Diagnose problems and determine corrective actions on injection molds. Grind complex forms to very close tolerances. Complete jobs quickly and efficiently with minimal errors.

Maintain a safe, neat and orderly work area. Accurately document work performed. All team members shall: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a way that helps you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Continue to grow job-specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. This job description does not contain every function or responsibility that may be required in the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties and functions as assigned. What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent required; TMA certificate preferred.

5+ years of experience required. Extensive knowledge of mold function and repair in a plastic injection environment. Demonstrated competency calibrating tool room tools. Ability to perform multiple functions such as EDM, jig grinding, lathes, mills, grinders, etc. Good communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Hot runner function and repair knowledge a plus.

Benefits

PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental: PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision: VSP 401(k): Hoffer Plastics matches $0.50 per $1.00 contributed each payroll period, up to 6% Paid Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Time Off: 2 weeks paid vacation, up to 5 days of paid leave, and 9 paid holidays Reimbursements: tuition, prescription safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and fitness Physical Requirements The incumbent will: Continually walk / stand entire shift.

Frequently bend at waist, twist and turn. Sometimes kneel / crouch and climb. Sometimes lift below waist and above waist up to 75 lbs. and over. Rarely lift above shoulders up to 10 lbs. Frequently push and pull up to 75 lbs. and over. Continually perform manipulative finger / wrist / hand movement. Occasional keyboarding.

Continual exposure to oil. Infrequent exposure to dust, fumes and odors. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Must wear appropriate PPE. Ready to go "All In" for people, plastics and purpose? Apply directly to Hoffer Plastics and earn a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

www.hofferplastics.com Hoffer Plastics Corporation: There's a part of us in Every Piece. Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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