Mold Setter

Summary:

This role focuses on setting up, changing over, and handling molds and dies in a manufacturing environment. You will use your mechanical aptitude to support plastic molding operations, ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up, install, and remove molds and dies on molding and related production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Perform tooling changeovers to support different production runs and product changes.

• Handle molds and dies carefully to prevent damage and ensure proper alignment and fit during installation.

• Assist with plastic injection molding, rubber injection molding, and plastic extrusion setups as needed.

• Inspect molds, dies, and tool components for wear, damage, or defects and report issues promptly.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime during mold and die changes.

• Use mechanical skills and tools to adjust, secure, and troubleshoot equipment during setup and changeover.

• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines while working with machinery and heavy tooling.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area around molding machines and tooling storage.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting ways to streamline mold and die changeover processes.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and machinery.

• Experience in mold setting, die setting, or similar mechanical setup roles in manufacturing (preferred).

• Experience in mechanical work such as automotive mechanics, construction, or other hands-on technical trades.

• Ability to perform tool changeovers and handle molds and dies safely.

• Familiarity with plastic injection molding, rubber injection molding, or plastic extrusion (preferred).

• Capability to follow detailed procedures and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.

• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and technologies related to molding operations.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a production setting.