Mold Setter

Mold Setter

A growing and looking for a driven Mold Technician to join our team at our plastic injection molding facility in Saline Michigan. The Mold Setter is responsible for setting molds using established processes and supporting daily injection molding operations to ensure safe efficient and high-quality production.

This role works closely with the Shift Supervisor Process Technicians Material Handlers and Operators to complete mold setups startups shutdowns and troubleshooting activities while maintaining process standards and production schedule

Two Schedule Options:

A Shift: Monday through Wednesday 6:00am-12:15pm and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00am-6:15pm.

D Shift: Monday through Wednesday 12:00am-6:15am and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00pm-6:15am.

• Perform mold setups and changeovers according to established process guidelines and production scheduled.
• Prepare and stage molds thermolators DME units hoses hydraulic units fixtures gauges and related equipment required for mold setups.
• Follow all safety procedures including Lock-Out/Tag-Out during mold installation
• Review setup documentation quality books process sheets and work instructions prior to mold installation and startup.
• Coordinate with the Shift Supervisor and Material Hnadler to support production schedules and ensure work centers are prepared for upcoming jobs.
• Tear down molds after production runs and properly store molds and auxiliary equipment.
• Identify and communicate any mold quality or safety concerns before and during installation

• 25 years of plastic injection molding and mold setup experience
• Experience performing mold changes in a manufacturing environment
• Material Technician experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and setup documentation
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred
• Good teamwork communication and time management skills
• Basic computer skills (spreadsheets work instructions etc.)

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment standing for 8 or more hours per day in an environment that may be noisy hot and messy.
• Ability to lift items up to 50lbs
• Ability to reach bend twist climb
• Ability to lift and move tooling and setup equipment safely.

Why work with Us

• A rich Benefits Package including Medical Dental Vision Long and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid) a robust Wellness Program tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.

• Vacation and Sick Time

• Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday)

• Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral)

• Opportunities for growth and job training for energetic career-minded individuals.

• Located in Saline MI just minutes from Planet Fitness Emagine Saline Costco Briarwood Mall and hundreds of local businesses!