Mold Setter

Job Opportunity: Akron, Ohio Our client is looking for a Mold Setter to join their team.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Our client is a full-service custom injection molder of engineered resins.

Our clients designs and engineers mold tooling to make them The Mold Setter will be responsible for all of the mold set-up functions for production's needs within the department.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school education or higher.
• 2+ years experience in the set-up of molds on plastic injection machines.
• Experience driving a tow motor.
• Must have a current valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Cleans mold mounting surfaces before setting mold.
• Sets up and removes molds in the injection molding process.
• Lines up mold and sprue bushing in preparation of mounting the mold in the press.
• Transports mold to and from press using a tow motor or crane.
• Utilizes hazardous energy control procedures.
• Performs all auxiliary set up duties, all connections, hooks up with water lines, airlines, thermolators, hoses, and hydraulic lines, cores, and knock out plates.
• Starts production, processes setups, adjusts press, and performs start-ups on presses as directed.
• Routinely lifts 25-75 lbs.
• Troubleshoots and handles problems with molds and presses.
• Assists foremen with machine and equipment problems cleans and lubricates mold surfaces before & after production.
• Fills in for foremen as directed pertaining to machine scheduling and shift production.
• Updates shop order, process documentation, work instructions as required.
• Performs general service activities when needed.
• Repairs molds, disassembles molds following all safety precautions & overhead hoist safely. xhyhwjd
• Communicates specific job requirements to following shift personnel.