Die Setter - Mold Setter (Plastics) - 1st Shift

Plastic Injection Mold / Die Setter - 1st Shift

Responsible for performing set ups of multi-cavity plastic injection molds. When necessary, assists other team members on the production floor with machine startups.

Roles and responsibilities

• Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures and regulations.
• Completely and accurately sets tools for start-ups.
• Complete work orders in SAP for molding equipment or tools.
• Responsible for maintaining high standard of housekeeping, including appearance and condition of all thermolators, robot pendants and hot runner temperature controllers.
• Responsible for upkeep of machine platens.
• Responsible for in-press preventive maintenance of molds, including dry ice pellet blasting and application of mold cleaner and mold release.
• Responsible for accurate and timely records, including quality and set-up documentation on paper, Raypro MES and SAP.
• Maintains organization of die-setting station to aid in SMED initiatives.
• Maintains company issued tools and equipment.
• Coordination with material handlers, process technicians and supervisor to meet customer production and shipping requirements.
• Stops the process if nonconforming or suspect material is found and follows systematic troubleshooting process.
• Participate in and contribute to ATOMS CI and OpEx initiatives and provide input on how to continuously improve our safety, quality, and cost performance.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an injection mold setter with a range of IMM manufacturer, tonnage, and controller types.

Skills and requirements

• Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and operate overhead crane.
• Knowledge of 5S and SMED philosophy.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Excessive walking, bending, climbing, and lifting; Ability to climb a ladder.
• Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.
• Visual demands while looking at parts.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must be able to work in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Our benefit plan includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage
• Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization