Mold Setup Technician — Precision Plastics

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mold Setup Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and setting up molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion processes. Your expertise will ensure efficient production runs, high-quality output, and adherence to safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the manufacturing of innovative plastic products.

• Set up and calibrate molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion machines to ensure optimal operation.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers to verify mold dimensions and finished parts meet specifications.
• Handle materials safely using equipment, ensuring proper materials handling and storage.
• Prevent downtime and ensure consistent production quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize mold setups and improve manufacturing processes following lean manufacturing principles.
• Document setup procedures, inspection results, and machine adjustments accurately for quality control records.

• Prior consistent manufacturing experience is a must.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in plastics injection molding is a plus.
• Proficiency in operating programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for machine automation control.
• Skilled in using hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments for quality inspection.
• Ability to operate crane and electric pallet jack safely.
• Knowledge of materials handling procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Basic math skills necessary for measurements and process calculations.