Mold Setter

Requirements/Qualifications: High school education or higher. - 2+ years experience in the set-up of molds on plastic injection machines. - Experience driving a tow motor. - Must have a current valid Driver's License. - Ability to lift up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities/Duties: Cleans mold mounting surfaces before setting mold. - Sets up and removes molds in the injection molding process. - Lines up mold and sprue bushing in preparation of mounting the mold in the press. - Transports mold to and from press using a tow motor or crane. - Utilizes hazardous energy control procedures. - Performs all auxiliary set up duties, all connections, hooks up with water lines, airlines, thermolators, hoses, and hydraulic lines, cores, and knock out plates. - Starts production, processes setups, adjusts press, and performs start-ups on presses as directed. - Routinely lifts 25-75 lbs. - Troubleshoots and handles problems with molds and presses. - Assists foremen with machine and equipment problems cleans and lubricates mold surfaces before & after production. - Fills in for foremen as directed pertaining to machine scheduling and shift production. - Updates shop order, process documentation, work instructions as required. - Performs general service activities when needed. - Repairs molds, disassembles molds following all safety precautions & overhead hoist safely. - Communicates specific job requirements to following shift personnel.