Injection Mold Setter

Job Description

Job Description

Injection Mold Setter

Location: Elkhart, IN
Pay: Starting at $22.00 per hour, with higher wages available based on experience, technical skill level, and injection molding expertise
Shift: 2nd Shift – Monday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM; Friday, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Job Summary

Are you mechanically inclined and looking to grow your career in plastics manufacturing? We’re seeking an Injection Mold Setter to join our team in Elkhart, IN. In this role, you’ll help keep production running efficiently by performing mold changeovers, troubleshooting equipment, preparing materials, and ensuring injection molding machines consistently produce high-quality parts.

If you enjoy working with machinery, solving mechanical problems, and developing new technical skills, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Injection Mold Setter, your core responsibilities will include:

• Machine Setup & Changeovers: Install molds and inserts, perform mold and tool changeovers according to production schedules, and prepare machines for efficient production runs.

• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Monitor machine performance, respond to alarms, troubleshoot equipment and part defects, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain dryers, grinders, hoppers, filters, and other support equipment.

• Material Preparation & Production Support: Prepare and mix raw materials, safely transport molds and materials using a forklift, maintain proper tooling and equipment organization, communicate with Production and Quality teams, and support daily production goals while following company safety and quality standards.

• Equipment & Work Area Maintenance: Identify equipment concerns, report maintenance needs, and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Continuous Improvement: Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to support efficient and consistent production.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, and comfortable working hands-on with manufacturing equipment. Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing preferred.

• Experience performing mold changes, machine setups, and equipment troubleshooting.

• Must be mechanically inclined with a strong interest in working on manufacturing equipment.

• Candidates with excellent mechanical aptitude are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Forklift operation is required. Previous forklift experience is preferred, but employer-provided training and certification are available for qualified candidates.

• Ability to follow production schedules and work instructions.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical systems with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and quickly learn new machinery.

• Injection Molding Expertise: Knowledge of injection molding machines, mold setup, and production support is preferred.

• Material Handling: Ability to safely operate a forklift and move molds, raw materials, and finished products throughout the facility. Forklift certification will be provided by the employer.

• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality, process consistency, and maintaining accurate production standards.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing manufacturing environment. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, with opportunities for higher compensation based on experience, technical ability, injection molding expertise, and performance.

You’ll also receive employer-paid forklift training and certification, giving you the opportunity to expand your skill set while developing specialized experience in injection molding.

Workbox Staffing Benefits

• Hire-in Opportunities

• Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental

• Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer

Ready to start? Apply online today and let’s DO GOOD together!