Set-Up Mechanic

Set‑Up Mechanic

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Set‑up Mechanic | Hiring Immediately | Conyers, GA

• Competitive starting pay range of $25.05‑$35.71 per hour, paid weekly
• Pay:
  Competitive starting rate based on experience and qualifications
• Increases:
  Eligible for annual and skill‑based wage increases
• Bonuses:
  Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity
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• 1st Shift
• 12 hours
• 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
• 2/2/3

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

Conduct all mechanical changeovers including line set‑ups, mold and trim tool changes, guide‑bar replacement, pick adjustments and control system adjustments. Also troubleshoot all machine malfunctions and make appropriate adjustments to related equipment to ensure quality product is produced at published throughput rates. Assist weekly, monthly, and quarterly PM’s. This position requires flexibility to work overtime, be on call, and to adjust hours/shifts/teams as necessary.

• Responsible for making effective changeovers (major and minor)
• Assembles, cleans, repairs as needed, and re‑assembles tooling in accordance with prescribed tooling maintenance requirements as well as when needed due to component failure
• Perform all mold changes, including the disconnection, removal and relocation of mold and the installation, reconnection and set up of molds through to production function
• Manage storage and organization of tooling to ensure readiness
• Support changeover time reduction efforts
• Maintain tool cleaning systems to include cleaning tank (changing filters, changing solution and cleaning tank itself)
• Support and perform mold PM schedules, as assigned
• Periodically clean and inspect molds
• Assist in documentation and record history of the specific molds
• Skilled in using precision measurement and set‑up devices
• Identify modifications or upgrades to address downtime issues
• Assist in some daily routine such as mold cleaning and set‑up in shop
• Assist or perform mold changes when needed
• Train and oversee associates to ensure changeover and machine set‑up integrity is maintained
• Self‑directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Results focused with strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensure work areas are clean and organized in line with safety and work efficiency objectives
• Specification and procurement of spare parts
• Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Skilled Machinist experience in high precision machine shop/manufacturing environment preferred
• Computer literacy in Desktop Applications to include data collection and manipulation
• Ability to execute close tolerance fabrication, component assembly and machine set‑up
• Skilled in using precision measurement and set‑up devices
• Competent in working with computerized machine controls and interfaces
• Highly organized, problem solver, able to handle multiple tasks, self‑motivated with strong sense of accountability
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization
• Able to act and show best work practice, understand work design and respond to issues without specific instructions
• Self‑directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Results focused with strong desire to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Assist in process technician responsibilities as assigned
• Must be a team player
• Hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or general maintenance knowledge preferred
• Injection molding and/or plastics industry experience preferred
• Experience operating cranes, forklifts and handling heavy molds preferred

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

• Must be able to constantly stand, walk,…