Setup Tech; Die​/Mold Setter - 1st Shift

Setup Tech (Die/Mold Setter) - 1st Shift

Company:
Omega Plastics Inc

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Location:

24401 Capital Blvd, Clinton Township, MI 48036 USA

Workplace Type:
On-site

Employment Type:

Hourly | Full-Time

Function:
Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

This position is for 1st Shift (7:30 am – 4 pm). The role involves preparing injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and setting molds into machines. Tasks include setting barrel heats, processing, robot, end‑of‑arm tooling (EOAT), nozzle replacement, and connecting water, air, or hydraulic lines. The operator pulls existing molds from press and places unused equipment in proper locations, supports material handler responsibilities, and fills out all required paperwork.

• Read operator and setup instructions; fully understand mold functions such as hydraulic core sequence and water diagram.
• Set barrel heats after purging IMM of previous material.
• Clean mold’s back plates (clamping surface) and platens before and after each mold change.
• Install and remove molds following established procedures.
• Use crane in accordance with safety procedures.
• Install necessary connections for mold change (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical signals, hot runner, RJG, cores).
• Verify no damage, leaks, and proper signal relations.
• Follow water line diagram and connect water lines; ensure flow and safety locks.
• Connect and test hydraulic and pneumatic lines as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Keep work areas free of trip hazards and remove unused components from IMM vicinity.
• Fill hoppers with material using ladder, bucket or automatic feeder to ensure continuous production; monitor dryers, clean/filter them, and log resin usage.
• Gather and record purges, use fork truck and manual conveyance for materials, and issue/return resin and molds to proper racks in ERP system.

On‑Site Requirement: This role must be on‑site 5–6 days per week at the Clinton Township, MI location.

• High School Education or equivalent (GED).
• Knowledge of safe mold setup practices.
• At least one to three months of on‑the‑job training.
• Good disciplinary standing.

$21.00–$24.00 per hour. Pay varies with qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Additional incentives such as equity, commissions, or variable bonuses may be available.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick)
• Retirement Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits

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