Mold Setter Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Mold Setter to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all Thermolaters, Robot Control Stations, DME units, etc;
- Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations;
- Load processing and robot programs, water tools, and set up thermolators, hot runners, and valve gates when necessary;
- Drive the reduction of scrap through identifying defective mold conditions using corrective action and mold repair items;
- Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper cleaning of any water and oil emitted from a mold change;
- Responsible for the accurate completion of Mold Set-up Sheets;
- Deliver molding equipment to molding machines per scheduled requirements;
- Clean and inspect molds according to quality criteria as they are completed;
- Inspect and perform limited preventive maintenance on molding equipment;
- Set-up and operate computer controlled (automated) machines;
- Stack molds;
- Operate fork truck;
- Place cores in molds according to quality procedures;
- Report safety related issues as encountered;
- Perform general housekeeping duties.
Requirements:
- Must be experienced with a range of IMM tonnage and controller types;
- 3-5 years’ experience in die setting preferred;
- Ability to push or pull heavy loads with the aid of a wheeled cart or rollers;
- Desire to work within a fast paced team environment;
- Must be trainable with a high level of initiative;
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds;
- Working knowledge of plant machinery, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatic preferred;
- Withstand exposure to noise, dust and heat;
- 8th Grade basic skill proficiency in Reading, Math and Language;
- Robotics experience preferred;
- High school diploma or GED required.