Tool and Die Set Up Technician

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform basic setup and/or maintenance of tools/dies/molds and equipment in order to support plastics manufacturing.

Starting Pay: $30 - $35 based on experience

Shift Differential: 2nd shift (2PM - 10:15PM) - $1.25

Sign-On Bonus: $1,250

Referral Bonus: $1,000

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Knows emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes PPE as required
• Understands and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g., Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams

• Completes all required documentation pertaining to setups and removing dies
• Maintains and provides general maintenance of the dies/presses
• Guides Machine Operators on troubleshooting efforts
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Ability to set/insert/remove molds and/or dies
• Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintains his or her work area in a neat condition
• Mold and trim die preparation
• Inspects and/or cleans molds and returns them to storage racks
• Performs tool changes and final adjustments
• Performs troubleshooting and adjustment of processing problems
• Supports company Food Safety efforts through compliance with SQF standard practices and policies

• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Forklift certification may be required
• Read blueprints and other necessary documentation

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

While performing the duties of this position, employee may be exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts and products with sharp edges. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSAs for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!