Mold Setter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mold Setter - Injection Molding

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 5/5/25

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Primary Purpose: To assist manufacturing and production with changing out machine molds

Essential Functions:

• Mixes catalysts, thermoplastic materials, and coloring pigments according to formula.

• Repairs and maintains machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools and power tools

• Removes finished or cured product from dies or mold

• Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects, using precise measuring instruments to meet specifications

• Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold, mold components, and machine accessories onto machine press bed and attaches connecting lines

• Installs dies onto machine or press and coats dies with parting agent

• Observes and adjusts machine set up and operations to eliminate production of defective parts and products.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Strong mechanical skills

• Attention to detail

• At least 1 year of experience in mold setting (preferably in automotive manufacturing)

• MUST be familiar with quick mold changes, auxiliary equipment, and fixtures

Physical Requirements: Standing, lifting, bending, crouching