$16 – $19/hr

Molding Machine Operator - 2nd shift

USUS·Carpentersvillemid
Manufacturing & ProductionMachine Operator
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 2 years in this position before being considered for Molding Technician Trainee Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Requirements Summary

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 Pl

Technical Tools
Manufacturing & ProductionMachine Operator

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.

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

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.

What We Offer

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Health:

Medical Insurance-

✓HMO Plan
✓Standard PPO Plan
✓Enhanced PPO Plan
✓High Deducible PPO Plan
✓FSA, LFSA, and HSA
✓Base Plan
✓Buy-Up Plan
✓Life/AD&D
✓Voluntary Life/AD&D
✓Short-Term Disability
✓Long-Term Disability

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com

These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application.

OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Carpentersville, US
On-site at the office
Listed under
Worldwide

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $33,280–$39,520 a year
17% below the $43,680 median for Machine Operator jobs on Jobera (243 salaries).
Posted
345 days ago
Employer
has 16 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
November 5, 2025
First seen
March 26, 2026
Last seen
October 15, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
202
Repost count
0
Trust Level
42%
Scored at
October 15, 2026

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