Mold Setter

3 weeks ago

Rochester Hills, United States Spark Talent Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Mold Setter (Direct Hire)
About the job: Responsible for performing set ups of multi-cavity and multi-shot 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 tool for startup, including loading the machine with the approved molding process program and ensuring all plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic connections follow established set up guidelines outlined in the process book documentation.
  • Responsible for the installation and removal of all auxiliary equipment used in the molding process.
  • 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.
Education, Experience and Skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an injection mold setter with a range of IMM manufacturer, tonnage, and controller types.
  • 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.