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Toolroom Technician - Second Shift

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Req ID
J2428859
Location
Hanover Park, Illinois, United States of America
Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Posted
10/08/2025
Time Type
Full Time

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

What Will You Do?

Maintains customer satisfaction by executing and maintaining the preventative maintenance of Plastic Injection Molds and ancillary equipment used in producing quality products that’s delivered on time.

  • Perform preventive and corrective repairs and tests on Injection Molds which involves disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly primarily.
  • Safely troubleshoots, performs repairs, and executes all planned preventive maintenance tasks relating to injection molding tools.
  • Removes and replaces worn or defective parts.
  • Pays meticulous attention to assembly process details to ensure unnecessary rework. 
  • Dismantle injection molding tooling and equipment to gain access and perform required standard work.
  • Safely works with appropriate cleaning agents and applies proper grease and lubrication as required.
  • Repair/replace hoses, wiring, valves, etc., reassembles and verifies proper function through testing.
  • Runs all “manual” toolroom shop equipment as required.
  • Become certified for safe usage of lifting equipment / cranes for lifting large heavy molds, plates, etc.
  • Goes into production floor environment as needed to evaluate and or perform work on mold repairs within molding machines while maintaining mandatory high level safety requirements always.
  • Troubleshoots and analyzes problems before any repairs are initiated.
  • Refers to documentation and or mold prints to aid in evaluations.
  • Troubleshoots and works with integrated pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Potentially works with injection mold hot runner systems including low voltage wiring, heating elements, etc.
  • Works with and collaborates with peers, set-up technicians / others and regularly reports status to supervisor.
  • Advises supervisor of any recurring production failures so that prompt corrective action may be taken.
  • Utilizes and maintains spare parts systems to ensure accuracy of availability.
  • Escalates recurring issues through the proper chain of command.
  • Maintains logs of all molds that have undergone preventative maintenance.
  • Maintains a high standard of housekeeping regarding work areas.
  • Follow all safety precautions on equipment, machinery and tools repairs per OSHA and complete all tasks or assignments as requested.
  • Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations
  • Continually demonstrates excellent time management skills, excellent attendance, and works extra hours as required to complete pending repairs.
  • Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
  • Performs other related duties and job assignments as required.
  • Improves the efficiency and accuracy of molded products by documenting Reports reasons for mold repairs and solutions to help prevent future manufacturing interruptions.
  • Maintains logs of all molds that have undergone preventative maintenance, as well as controlling each of the molds.
  • Performs inventory of molding tools and parts and reports the status to the toolroom supervisor.

Experience / Knowledge / Characteristics:

  • Experience in automotive and or industrial equipment / machine maintenance a plus
  • Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems a plus.
  • Ability to use hand tools (e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers) and power tools (e.g., drills, grinders, and saws).
  • Experience in operating various hand tools and machining equipment.
  • Experience with push-pull mechanics: essential for tasks like manual lifting, adjusting machine parts, or operating levers.
  • A problem solving mindset and a preference for hands-on learning.
  • Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
  • Mechanical skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Determination
  • Problem solving skills/troubleshooting
  • Working well within a team
  • Responsiveness

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.52 - $35.19. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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