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Midwest Plastic Engineering located in Sturgis, MI is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter on first shift. Depending on your experience level, there will be training provided for up to 4 weeks.

The Mold Setter sets up and adjusts injection molding machines used to mold plastic materials to specified shape, and utilizes knowledge of machine functions. This position will be responsible for setting and removing molds as directed both scheduled and unscheduled.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all mold changes done per the production schedule and all emergency mold changes.
• Reads specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings.
• Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine press bed, according to guide marks, using forklift, power tools and hand tools.
• Able to install clamps, bolts, etc.
• Ensure proper set up and utilization of knock outs, core sets, nozzle tips, water lines, mold heater, and chiller
• Repair any fluid or air leaks relating to the mold.
• Responsible for machine and all auxiliary equipment, including housekeeping.
• Ensure proper utilization of forklift
• Ensure all paperwork is completed, submitted and filed in a timely manner
• Maintain the orderly appearance of the mold storage area, including all end of arm tooling.
• Responsible for the orderly appearance of all mold-setting supplies including the removal of all supplies from the molding machine and immediate area.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety/ergonomic standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• One to three years’ experience setting and removing molds (Preferred)
• Plastic injection molding experience (Preferred)
• Have exposure to maintenance problems
• Be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Shift availability:

• 1st Shift 
• Must be available to work weekends when requested from Supervisor (extremely rare)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sturgis, MI 49091: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour depending on experience

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance (Company paid)
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Plastics Injection Molding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mold Setting: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift 

Ability to Relocate:

• Sturgis, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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