Die Setter (Plastic Injection Molding)

Precision, Robotics, and Scale Are you an experienced Die Setter looking for a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you can utilize your technical expertise? We are seeking a Die Setter with experience in plastics injection molding or plastics die setting to manage scheduled and unscheduled machine setups for primary and secondary equipment.

If you have a background in plastics, understand the nuances of mold changes, and are comfortable working with state-of-the-art machinery and robotics, we want you on our production team.

What You’ll Do:

• Executing Mold Changes: Efficiently handle all scheduled and emergency mold changes according to the production schedule.

• Technical Setups: Properly configure all die functions, including die watering, knockouts, hot runner setups, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Address fluid or air leaks related to the die, executing die insert changes, and pull/reset die halves for repairs.

• Logistics & Inventory: Load/unload die-carrying trucks, maintain an orderly die storage area, and manage die setting supplies.

• Initial Runs: Conduct initial test shots for die sets where applicable.

• Safety & Compliance: Complete all required tracking paperwork and strictly follow OSHA safety regulations (including wearing proper, form-fitting attire around moving parts).

Requirements:

• The Background: Minimum of 1 year of experience with plastics die setting within a plastic injection molding environment.

• The Expertise: Proven experience with mold setups and direct exposure to common maintenance problems.

• The Tech Comfort: Familiarity with modern, state-of-the-art controls on injection molding machines and robots.

• The Skills: Ability to operate a forklift, read blueprints/diagrams, do basic math (including percentages), and complete simple correspondence.

• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for long periods, work around moving mechanical parts, and regularly lift/move up to 45 lbs. ZPMLSTCM

salary: $43,680 - $51,870 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all mold changes done per the production schedule and all emergency mold changes.
• Responsible for the proper set-up of all die related functions such as watering of the die, knockout, hot runner set-up, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
• Responsible for repairing any fluid or air leaks relating to the die.
• Responsible for any and all die insert changes.
• Responsible for the pulling and resetting of all die halves specifically for the purpose of die repair.
• Responsible for the loading and unloading of all die carrying trucks.
• Responsible for maintaining the orderly appearance of all die storage.
• Responsible for the ordering of, and the orderly appearance of, all die setting supplies including the removal of all said supplies from the molding machine.
• Responsible for the initial shooting of all die sets where applicable.
• Responsible to ensure all paperwork is completed, submitted and filed in a timely manner.
• Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible to follow all USF policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of one year experience in plastics die setting.
• Must be experienced in mold set-ups, and exposure to maintenance problems.
• Must be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 45lbs
• standing for 7 hours at one time
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• plastics die setting (1 year of experience is required)
• mold set up (1 year of experience is preferred)
• machine controls
• plastic injection molding (1 year of experience is preferred)
• hot runner setup (1 year of experience is preferred)
• die watering (1 year of experience is preferred)
• forklift (1 year of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.