Mold Setter

Nifco - Shelbyville, 380 Hudson Blvd, Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company's most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO! Job Summary Responsible for pulling and setting molds onto the injection molding machine and starting up for successful mass production. Essential Functions Safety Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely manner ) Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet Understands OSHA's "Right to Know" Policy 5S Follow 5S procedure and guidance K eep work area clean at all times Product Quality Good understanding of the NIFCO Quality Policy Identification and handling of non-conforming products Skill s to read , understand, and verify part quality to the "Part Quality Standard" prior to reaching out to Quality Department for mass production start approval Visual inspection checks for part nonconformity (color, flash, spots, shorts, damage, etc.) Inform Molding Supervisor and/or Process Technicians when nonconformity is found Production Preparation and Start-up Perf orm mold and material changes and fill out necessary documentation Perform start-up of press Produce a 1 st Piece Production part sample for Quality Approval Ensure Level 1 P reventive M aintenance on tooling and machine are completed per documented work instructions Ensure equipment process and product quality meets documented internal standards Assist Machine Operator and Material Handler as needed with day-to-day issues Other Duties Ensure th e IATF16949(latest revision) standard related to Manufacturing are followed Other assigned tasks by Molding Supervisor or Production Manager as needed Education Highschool diploma or GED equivalent Skills/Experience / Requirements Must complete all safety and environmental trainings required (e.g.: Lock-out-Tag-out, HAZCOM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment) Must be certified to operate cranes Preferred with minimum 1 year experience in mold setting Knowledge and skill to conduct mold change and machine start-up Basic skills to set-up part picker Able to perform Level 1 Mold Preventative Maintenance Technical knowledge of injection molding processes with machines, tooling, materials, molding techniques Must be able to read and understand verbal instructions in English Must be able to do simple math calculations Must be able to lift up to 55lbs. multiple times during shift Must be able to work effective fria team environment Must be able to communicate with supervision, management, and co-workers Behave in a positive manner than enhances the success of department and company Must pass pre-employment screening Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully Nifco - Shelbyville, 380 Hudson Blvd, Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr