Mold Setter

Job Opportunity:
Akron, Ohio Our client is looking for a Mold Setter to join their team. Our client is a full-service custom injection molder of engineered resins. Our clients designs and engineers mold tooling to make them The Mold Setter will be responsible for all of the mold set-up functions for production's needs within the department. 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.