Plastic Injection Mold Setter; Technician

Job in Auburn, De Kalb County, Indiana, 46706, USA

Listing for: TriMas

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Injection Molding, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Plastics/Composite Manufacturing

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 27.75 USD Hourly USD 19.00 27.75 HOUR

Position: Plastic Injection Mold Setter (Technician)

Plastic Injection Mold Setter (Technician)

Company:
Rieke LLC

Primary

Location:

500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Employment Type:

Hourly | Full-Time

Function:
Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Starting pay based on experience and skill level - pay range $19.00 to $27.75 plus $1.00 shift premium.

We are looking for experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter/Processor/Technician for 2nd & 3rd shift with proven experience in safely completing mold set-ups and processing to produce quality products. This person will work in a high volume, fast paced environment that currently has 38 injection molding machines ranging from 85 to 720 ton.

Main

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that safe practices are followed on a daily basis by following all safety procedures.
Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and associated automated systems are set to regulation parameters, are producing product that meets quality standards and all production goals.
Set up and start up molding machines. Check product with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.
Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes.
Understand the importance of reducing material scrap to protect our environment and reduce costs.
Provide feedback on mold design and assist Tool and Die Makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) to five (5) years of plastic injection mold processing experience from mold setting through successful processing. (preferred)
Must have experience with lock out tag out.
Must have experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.
Hands on experience with high volume injection molding.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Troubleshooting ability is required.
Experience in Injection Molding Tooling and/or Maintenance is preferred.
Previous Paulson Training is a plus.