We are a leading company in Gear Technology in the automotive and industrial sectors, with an international presence, serving as a partner for globally operating customers, and driving consistent innovation.

The Molding Setup Technician is responsible for changing over molding machines and automation

according to production schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that machines are functioning under normal operating condition, makes necessary

adjustments, completes repairs in a timely fashion.

• When making repairs, ensures that machinery and equipment meets operational specifications and tolerances.
• Capable of following troubleshooting standard and communicate effectively and work with

engineering team on complex topics.

• Self-driven, able to take initiative in determining priority of repairs/projects.
• Understanding urgency to troubleshoot machines and bring production back online with limited direction.
• Identify and resolve potential equipment malfunctions; following 5S guidelines.
• Able to document repairs for traceability according to company standards.
• Strict adherence to lock out tag out procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of Injection Molding Process.
• Understanding of basic measuring using micrometers, dial indicators and go/no-go gauges to

check quality of produced parts.

• Understand how to use Motan Dryer/Vacuum System and change material when necessary.
• Use overhead cranes for setting molds into injection molding machines.
• Operating walk-behind lifts for transporting molds to and from injection molding machine and

finished parts to racks.

• Perform operator duties when mold changes are not needed.

Education requirements:

• High School Diploma (GED Equivalent)

Skills requirements:

• Basic computer skills (MS Office)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong logical hands-on problem solving skills
• Technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1-3 yrs knowledge of running Injection Molding Machine Equipment preferred
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, gauges and other measurement tools
• Familiarly with metric measuring systems
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

You should be proficient in:

• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine

Salary info:

$22 - $30 / hr