Are you an experienced Plastic Molding Technician looking to join a stable, growing manufacturing team that values skill, precision, and career growth? Our technicians enjoy a clean, modern facility equipped with advanced machinery and technology, earning up to $33/hour while building their careers in a supportive environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates take pride in their craftsmanship, enjoy autonomous problem-solving, and are ready to contribute to a team that’s committed to excellence.
Charles Industries, leading manufacturer of innovative enclosed solutions, is seeking Plastic Molding Technicians to join their team in the Whitestown, IN area.
If you have 2+ years of experience as a Plastic Molding Technician, this is an opportunity you need to explore!
Why experienced technicians are joining the Charles team:
- Competitive Compensation: Start earning up to $33/hr. depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, HSA, FSA, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off and more!
- Stability with Opportunity: As an Amphenol Company and top producer of enclosed solutions, Charles Industries offAers the strength, resources, and growth opportunities of a large organization while maintaining the close-knit feel of a smaller team.
- Autonomy in your role: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work in a supportive environment that values trust and minimizes micromanagement.
- Modern equipment: Enjoy working with state-of-the-art equipment less than two years old, ensuring you have modern tools that support safety, efficiency, and high-quality results.
- Set schedule you can plan around: choose between days and nights for your 2/2/3 schedule and enjoy 8 hours of overtime built in biweekly
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up and prepare plastic molding machines for production runs, ensuring all parameters are correctly configured.
- Operate Low Pressure Molding machines and related equipment to produce high-quality plastic parts.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Low Pressure Molding, such as Low-Pressure Molding expansion, cooling, and cycle time optimization.
- Monitor production output to ensure that molded products meet quality standards and specifications.
- Conduct regular quality checks and inspections on molded parts, adjusting as needed.
- Handle and manage raw materials, including Low Pressure Molding pellets, ensuring proper feeding into the molding machines.
- Oversee material blending and mixing processes to achieve desired Low Pressure Molding characteristics.
- Perform routine maintenance on molding machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintain accurate records of production data, including machine settings, process parameters, and quality control measurements.
- Provide detailed documentation of any adjustments made during the molding process.
- Provide training to new employees or team members on Low Pressure Molding techniques and machine operations.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Identify and report any safety hazards or concerns.
- Assist in other duties as required.
About the Company: Charles Industries LLC is a diversified manufacturing and technology company serving Wireline, Wireless, Broadband Cable/MSO, Utilities (Energy), and Industrial markets. Founded in 1968, the company is ISO 9001:2015 and TL 9000-H registered and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, with five U.S.-and two Mexico-based manufacturing facilities. Charles is a leading provider of environmentally protected Innovative Enclosed Solutions™ and network infrastructure solutions that include: Universal Broadband Enclosures (CUBE), Fiber & Copper Cabinets & Terminals; Fiber, Copper & Broadband Buried Distribution Enclosures; Below Grade Enclosures; Small Cell & DAS Concealment Shrouds; and T1 Transmission Equipment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
