Die Setter - Mold Technician 1st Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Removes and installs plastic injection molding molds.


• Set up machines for continuous production by positioning and aligning mold, connecting water, hydraulics, and air feeds as required.


• Adjust machine control settings to prescribed setup for the part. 


• Shut down molding machines by performing proper lockout procedures, purging material, removing die from machine, etc. 


• Set up and operate machine shop equipment, including milling, lathes and surface grinders.


• Complete required documentation such as tool change reports and production logs accurately and in a timely manner.


• Work toward continuous improvement of all mold change and machine set up procedures.


• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs plastic injection molding molds.


• Various other duties and special projects as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Be able to work safety with all hand power tools/machine shop equipment.


• Be able to operate cranes.


• Follow all company safety and other policies.


• High school graduate or equivalent.


• 2 years related trade school training; or equivalent of education and experience in similar environment (Plastic Injection Molding).


• Ability to accurately read blueprints, product specifications and charts.


• Possess good trouble-shooting skills.


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


• Ability to operate a Forklift in a safe manner, or ability and willingness to learn.


• Ability to perform work in a mature and professional manner, demonstrate personal responsibility, and perform all assigned duties