Job Description

A mold setter is primarily responsible for all required tasks necessary to install molds into the injection molding machine. It is expected that a mold setter be able to perform machine operator duties as staffing and production demand dictates. 

This is a stepping stone into training for a process technician position. 

The main requirements are listed below and subject to change.

Physical Duties/Requirements:

• Following of directions passed down from supervisor/management.
• Use of hand tools and power tools to perform job function.
• Safely operating the crane system.
• Hanging molds in a machine without causing damage to mold, machine, or environment.
• Use of clamps and torque specifications.
• Hooking up water lines, electrical cables, air hoses, ejector bars.
• Testing mold operation to ensure mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems work.
• Installing robot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
• Installing/operating auxiliary equipment (hot stamp machines, label applicators, dryer, color cart, etc.)
• Minor repairs (i.e., replace water fittings, repair electrical cables, etc.)
• Performing a line clearance on the material system.
• Operating the press controller.
• Operating a forklift.
• Standing/working at heights more than 2 feet off the ground.

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

• Work safe knowledge of the equipment (i.e., crane movements, machine safeties, electricity, etc.)
• Ability to work as part of a team and/ or independently on a project without constant supervision
• Understanding of lifting limitations on the crane, lift straps, chains, and lift bolts.
• Reading and use of install documentation (i.e., water diagram, process data sheet, etc.)
• Where to find the necessary documentation.
• Loading programs on the injection molding machine.
• Install requirements for special tooling (i.e., leveling a stack mold, center knockout bars, etc.)

Job Tags

Similar Jobs