Mold Setter

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mold Setup Technician to join our, clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility. This position will be a 2nd or 3rd shift position. Pay is very competitive and based on experience. Excellent PTO and benefit package with 11 paid holidays, eligible at time of hire.

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for preparing and setting up molds for plastics production processes, ensuring optimal operation of equipment. Your expertise will help maintain high-quality standards, improve efficiency, and support seamless manufacturing operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery, robotic systems, and precision measurement tools in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence.

Duties

• Maintains cycle and process integrity for all manufacturing equipment with the direction of the Production Supervisor.
• Works with support department to ensure tools, machines and processes are optimized. Recommends and implements changes and improvements to cycles, processes, and procedures to maintain schedule and quality parts.
• Maintain documentation and paperwork to support production cycles and procedures. Works directly with Technicians to suggest improvements in processes and procedures. Complete documentation audits to ensure parameters are within acceptable limits.
• Helps train and provide guidance on production issues to Setup personnel and Technicians to enhance knowledge and experience in all aspects of the production floor.
• Works with the Machine Operators to learn and improve current processes and procedures.
• Performs setups, samples, and other production related duties to maintain production schedules and on time delivery of parts to customers.
• Understanding and capability of running tests listed in Atalys SIM process workbook.
• Ability to develop processes of new tooling.
• Ability to program robot for part removal.
• Ability to run and trouble shoot all assembly lines.
• Works on all presses as production requirements dictate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, plastic injection molding experience required.
• Shows mechanical aptitude and show an ability to learn and practice correct molding and setup methods.
• Displays a good attitude towards learning new jobs and procedures and work towards minimal supervision needed to accomplish daily duties.
• Capable of interfacing and leading team members as needed and direct as required by production schedules.
• Must be able to read machine dial gauges, blueprints and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Join us as a Mold Setup Technician where your expertise will directly impact the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing process! We value proactive problem solvers who thrive in a safety-conscious environment dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Pay: $21.22 - $41.33 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person