Die Setter - Mold Setter (Plastics) - 1st Shift

Plastic Injection Mold / Die Setter - 1st Shift

Responsible for performing set ups of multi-cavity plastic injection molds. When necessary, assists other team members on the production floor with machine startups.

 Roles and responsibilities

• Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures and regulations.


• Completely and accurately sets tools for start-ups.


• Complete work orders in SAP for molding equipment or tools.


• Responsible for maintaining high standard of housekeeping, including appearance and condition of all thermolators, robot pendants and hot runner temperature controllers.


• Responsible for upkeep of machine platens.


• Responsible for in-press preventive maintenance of molds, including dry ice pellet blasting and application of mold cleaner and mold release.


• Responsible for accurate and timely records, including quality and set-up documentation on paper, Raypro MES and SAP.


• Maintains organization of die-setting station to aid in SMED initiatives.


• Maintains company issued tools and equipment.


• Coordination with material handlers, process technicians and supervisor to meet customer production and shipping requirements.


• Stops the process if nonconforming or suspect material is found and follows systematic troubleshooting process.


• Participate in and contribute to ATOMS CI and OpEx initiatives and provide input on how to continuously improve our safety, quality, and cost performance.


• Work overtime when necessary.


• Other duties as assigned.

 Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an injection mold setter with a range of IMM manufacturer, tonnage, and controller types.

Skills and requirements

• Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding.


• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and operate overhead crane.


• Knowledge of 5S and SMED philosophy.


• Ability to lift 55 pounds.


• Excessive walking, bending, climbing, and lifting; Ability to climb a ladder.


• Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.


• Visual demands while looking at parts.


• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.


• Must be able to work in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Our benefit plan includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match


• 11 Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Education Reimbursement


• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Wellness Program


• Dental and Vision Coverage


• Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage


• Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages


• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization