Unit 43 - Mold Setter

Nifco - Shelbyville, 380 Hudson Blvd, Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States of America

Responsible for pulling and setting molds onto the injection molding machine and starting up for successful mass production.

• Safety:
  Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely manner).
• Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet.
• Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy.
• 5S:
  Follow 5S procedure and guidance, keep work area clean at all times.
• Product Quality:
  Good understanding of the NIFCO Quality Policy, identification and handling of non‑conforming products, skill to read, understand, and verify part quality to the “Part Quality Standard” prior to reaching out to Quality Department for mass production start approval, visual inspection checks for part nonconformity (color, flash, spots, shorts, damage, etc.), inform Molding Supervisor and/or Process Technicians when nonconformity is found.
• Production Preparation and Start‑up:
  Perform mold and material changes and fill out necessary documentation, perform start‑up of press, produce a 1st Piece Production part sample for Quality Approval, ensure Level 1 Preventive Maintenance on tooling and machine is completed per documented work instructions, ensure equipment process and product quality meets documented internal standards, assist Machine Operator and Material Handler as needed with day‑to‑day issues.
• Other Duties:
  Ensure IATF
  16949 (latest revision) standard related to Manufacturing is followed, other assigned tasks by Molding Supervisor or Production Manager as needed.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must complete all safety and environmental trainings required (Lock‑out‑Tag‑out, HAZCOM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment).
• Must be certified to operate cranes.
• Preferred with minimum 1 year experience in mold setting.
• Knowledge and skill to conduct mold change and machine start‑up.
• Basic skills to set‑up part picker.
• Able to perform Level 1 Mold Preventative Maintenance.
• Technical knowledge of injection molding processes with machines, tooling, materials, molding techniques.
• Must be able to read and understand verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to do simple math calculations.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs multiple times during shift.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate with supervision, management, and co‑workers.
• Behave in a positive manner that enhances the success of department and company.
• Must pass pre‑employment screening.

Nifco has a long‑standing policy of non‑discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully