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Set Up Team Lead

Job in Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey, 07840, USA
Listing for: ABB
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36 - 37 USD Hourly USD 36.00 37.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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Molding Production Manager

Job Summary

Lead the mold setup function to plan, execute, and continuously improve safe, fast, and right-first-time mold changeovers on molding presses. Coordinate the setup team, maintain mold health and readiness, and support production targets through schedule adherence, quality, and effective communication.

Key Accountabilities
  • Safe, right-first-time mold changeovers (LOTO, rigging, crane use).
  • On-time schedule execution and press uptime.
  • Mold care, preventive maintenance, and readiness status.
  • Team leadership, training, and shift coverage.
  • Continuous improvement (SMED, standard work, 5S).
  • Clear communication with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Materials.
Core Responsibilities
  • Plan the daily/shift setup schedule and stage molds, tooling, and materials.
  • Lead huddles; assign tasks; verify completion and handoff to production.
  • Remove/install molds with proper alignment and torque; follow LOTO and safe rigging/crane practices.
  • Run trial/splash parts and first-article verification with Quality.
  • Troubleshoot setup issues; elevate and adjust plans as needed.
  • Maintain mold condition and documentation; coordinate PM/repairs in CMMS/ERP.
  • Keep setup kits stocked; sustain 5S and visual controls in the setup area.
  • Update boards/trackers; ensure effective cross-shift handoffs; participate in meetings.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years in molding/mold setup; 1–2 years leading or mentoring preferred.
  • Experience with compression, injection, or transfer presses.
  • Skilled with changeover tools; able to read prints and setup documentation.
  • Knowledge of LOTO, rigging, overhead crane/forklift (certifications preferred).
  • Familiar with ERP/MRP and CMMS; strong communication and problem-solving.

While hourly pay rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay $36-$37 USD/hr.

Labor hours are expected to be from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

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Benefits Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options:
    Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&DD (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&DD – 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
  • Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
  • Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program
Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit  to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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