Die Setter - 1st Shift

US-Farathan; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Climate Controlled Environment

Job Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a 1st Shift Die Setter to manage mold changes, die set-up, and related tooling on a production line in Riverside, MO. The role includes wiring hydraulics, pneumatics, hot runner setup, and leak repairs, with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED plus 6 months to 2 years of related experience, PPE use, lock-out tag-out training, and the ability to lift 45 pounds.

Qualifications

• Education and experience meet the listed requirements; accommodations may be made as needed.
• Must wear all PPE including hard hat and have lock-out tag-out training.
• Capable of lifting up to 45 pounds up to 4 feet and performing mold changes within 1 hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes per production schedule and handle emergency changes.
• Set up die-related functions including watering, hydraulics, pneumatics, and hot runner setup.
• Repair fluid or air leaks and manage die insert changes.
• Load/unload die carrying trucks and maintain orderly die storage.

Skills

Safety conscious

Time management

Self-motivating

Ambitious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months to 2 years related experience

Tools

Hi Lo License

Rigging

Crane training

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Location: Riverside, MO

Job Id:2067

# of Openings:1

US Farathaneis seeking an experienced 1stShiftDie Setter. The Die Setter is directly responsible for the machine set-ups including primary and secondary equipment both scheduled and unscheduled.

US Farathanehas been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Duties and 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:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Work well with other employees.
• Safety conscious.
• Must wear/use all PPE including hard hat.
• Must have lock-out tag-out training.
• Good time organization.
• Self-motivating.
• Ambitious in your job.
• Capable of lifting forty-five (45) pounds from floor to height of approximately four (4) feet and approximately forty (40) times per shift.
• Follow instructions properly.
• Neat performance of duties.
• Understand material & hopper loader system.
• Must be capable of completing mold change part to part within 1 (one) hour or less while following all safety rules.
• Document any machine or secondary issues utilizing maintenance work order system.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Hi Lo License, Rigging, and crane training required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 45lbs.
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.