Mold Setter (Plastic Injection Molding)

Are you an efficient, detail-oriented professional with an eye for quality? Join our team! We are seeking a skilled Mold Setter to join our client's production team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our changeover process—safely swapping molds, optimizing machine settings for peak performance, and ensuring our initial production runs meet the highest quality standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take pride in precise, safe work, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Execute Changeovers: Efficiently remove and install molds using hand tools, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum safety.

• Optimize Processes: Set up and adjust machine parameters to achieve optimum cycle times and the best possible part quality.

• Ensure Quality: Inject and review the "first article" to secure Quality Control (QC) sign-off.

• Drive Safety & Improvement: Maintain a clean, safe workspace and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements):

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Skills: Proficient with mechanical hand tools (wrenches, pliers) and basic computer literacy.

• Physical Capabilities: Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs, with the ability to operate a forklift.

• Communication: strong verbal and written English communication skills.

• Values: A team player who leads by example and aligns with our company Core Values.

Ready to Make Your Move? Apply Today! If you are ready to build a great career with a company that values your skills and safety, don't wait. Apply today!

salary: $52,000 - $62,400 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Mold Setter Supervisor, the Mold Setter is responsible for safely and efficiently removing and installing molds in injection molding machines. This role involves setting up process conditions, reviewing machine settings for optimal performance, and injecting the "first article" for Quality Control (QC) inspection and sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

• Mold Setup & Changeovers: Efficiently remove and install molds using hand tools (e.g., wrenches, pliers) in a timely manner while strictly following company safety procedures.

• Process Optimization: Set up and review machine process conditions to ensure the highest part quality at optimum cycle times.

• Quality Assurance: Inject the first article and verify initial production quality to secure QC sign-off before full production runs.

• Safety & Compliance: Follow all company safety policies and practices. Ensure all jobs are completed safely, properly, and within estimated timeframes.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in initiatives related to improving safety, mold efficiency, machine performance, and overall product quality.

• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Quality Control (5 years of experience is required)
• Plastic Injection Molding (5 years of experience is required)
• Mold Changes (5 years of experience is required)
• First Article Inspection (5 years of experience is required)
• Hand Tools (5 years of experience is required)
• Molding Machine Setups (5 years of experience is required)
• Continuous Improvement (5 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.