Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Set-Up Technician to join our team, working the day shift from Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. This role is crucial in conducting tooling set-ups, including tool installation, machine preparation, and barrel cleaning, to support the injection molding process. The technician will also distribute material for molding operations and aid in troubleshooting and resolving production issues while monitoring product quality and process productivity.
Responsibilities
- Perform equipment set-ups, including installing injection molds and ensuring equipment generates quality parts.
- Adjust machine parameters to correct defects observed during production.
- Collaborate with process engineering to troubleshoot, improve processes, optimize cycle times, and conduct engineering tests.
- Collect and enter data to support documented procedures.
- Handle robot programming and optimization.
- Conduct barrel and grinder cleaning as required.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools like socket wrenches, allen wrenches, and basic hand tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment, including molds, production machines, and engines.
- Proficiency in machine setup and operation.
- Basic to moderate computer skills, including navigation of software for automated robot adjustments.
- Experience with hand and power tools.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted and 100lbs with assistance.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Proficiency in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Effective communication skills to understand and apply verbal and written instructions and procedures in English.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules during training.
- Physical ability to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see regularly.
Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, FSA, LegalShield, pre-tax transit passes, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k with generous employer match. Full-time employees receive 40 hours of sick time, 80 hours of PTO, and 80 hours of designated holiday pay.
Work Environment
Work in an injection metal molding company where the floor is densely populated with molding machines. The environment maintains a high level of safety focus, ensuring the well-being of all employees.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, OR.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006081411
