Mold Set Up Technician - 3rd shift

Position Overview

The Mold Technician will be primarily responsible for machine set‑up in a fast pace and highly collaborative environment. This role involves ensuring the proper functioning of molds to produce high‑quality parts efficiently.

• Machine set‑up and controls.
• Prepare molds for scheduled jobs.
• Change inserts as needed.
• Change date code as needed.
• Ensure knockouts are proper length and pattern.
• Prepare thermolater and set temperatures as needed.
• Set mold protection.
• Verify nozzle and orifice are of proper size.
• Prepare molds for storage by cleaning, removing water and spraying with rust protect ant.
• Troubleshooting of molding machines that are running.
• May be required to perform additional duties as determined by Supervisor.

• Practical experience in mold setup, operation, and maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with various types of molds and molding machines.
• Technical proficiency in mold setup and operation.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail for quality control.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with different teams and convey technical information.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.