Mold Setter

Job Title: Mold Setter Job Description

The Mold Setter is responsible for the safe and efficient installation, removal, and setup of injection molds and related equipment to support production schedules and quality requirements. This role ensures molding machines are properly prepared for production runs by performing mold changes, equipment connections, and startup verification while minimizing downtime. The Mold Setter works closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to maintain safety, maximize efficiency, and achieve customer quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and efficient installation, removal, and setup of injection molds and related equipment.

• Ensure molding machines are properly prepared for production runs by executing mold changes, equipment connections, and startup verification.

• Minimize downtime and maintain production schedules and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Achieve and maintain customer quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read setup sheets, work instructions, and production documentation.

• Knowledge of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

• Safe operation of overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment.

• Understanding of quality standards and inspection procedures.

• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and cooling systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mold changes and machine setup.

• Familiarity with production and injection mold processes.

• Preventive maintenance skills.

• Mechanical inclination and ability to operate machinery.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and quality. Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to enhance your skills and contribute to achieving high-quality standards for our customers. Enjoy a supportive workplace that encourages growth and development.

Work Environment

Work involves operating molding machines and using equipment such as overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling tools. The environment emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork to meet production and quality goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elizabethtown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elizabethtown,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.