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We are seeking a skilled Mold Setter to join our team at IPEX Group of Companies. As a Mold Setter, you will be responsible for changing over molds, tooling, and performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs in our Automated Injection Molding plant.

• Shut down and start up injection molding machines prior to and after the changeover takes place to ensure that parts will be correct dimensionally with no tooling / engraving related issues.
• Determine the correct tooling necessary to run the requested item that is scheduled to be installed.
• Work with production and machine shop personnel to diagnose tooling related, machine related, material related, or process related concerns.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices with accuracy.
• Safely operate forklift, overhead crane, bench grinder, drill press, hand grinder, cut off saw, belt sander, vice, pneumatic and hand tools.
• Distinguish between various bolts, thread sizes, water fittings, and hydraulic fittings with limited supervision.
• Fill out pre-start forms and paperwork on equipment and daily changes.
• Keep up with housekeeping and tooling / spare parts organization.
• Assist in maintaining conveyors and other shop equipment.
• Proper and accurate procedures, safety, mechanical, and electrical aspects of injection molds and their connection to the machines (i.e. core switches)
• Tear down and re-assemble injection molds for preventative maintenance functions.
• Water and pressure test mold cooling circuits to ensure no leak is coming from and find / fix leaks if needed it sometimes with consultation of machine shop for worn or damaged O-ring grooves / sealing plates.
• Follow Lockout and Tagout procedures as per ISMS 19.0.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 18 years of age plus completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and do basic math.
• Minimum of Two-year technical degree and/or 2 to 3 years equivalent experience.
• Successful candidate must complete a background check and drug screening.

• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise levels and the use of sharp tools.

• 401K plan with company matching up to 5%.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options.
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided.