Mold Setter

Job Opportunity: Akron, Ohio

Our client is looking for a Mold Setter to join their team. Our client is a full-service custom injection molder of engineered resins. Our clients designs and engineers mold tooling to make them

The Mold Setter will be responsible for all of the mold set-up functions for production's needs within the department.



Requirements/Qualifications:
- High school education or higher.
- 2+ years experience in the set-up of molds on plastic injection machines.
- Experience driving a tow motor.
- Must have a current valid Driver's License.
- Ability to lift up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities/Duties:
- Cleans mold mounting surfaces before setting mold.
- Sets up and removes molds in the injection molding process.
- Lines up mold and sprue bushing in preparation of mounting the mold in the press.
- Transports mold to and from press using a tow motor or crane.
- Utilizes hazardous energy control procedures.
- Performs all auxiliary set up duties, all connections, hooks up with water lines, airlines, thermolators, hoses, and hydraulic lines, cores, and knock out plates.
- Starts production, processes setups, adjusts press, and performs start-ups on presses as directed.
- Routinely lifts 25-75 lbs.
- Troubleshoots and handles problems with molds and presses.
- Assists foremen with machine and equipment problems cleans and lubricates mold surfaces before & after production.
- Fills in for foremen as directed pertaining to machine scheduling and shift production.
- Updates shop order, process documentation, work instructions as required.
- Performs general service activities when needed.
- Repairs molds, disassembles molds following all safety precautions & overhead hoist safely.
- Communicates specific job requirements to following shift personnel.