Die Setter / Material Handler (2nd Shift)

TriMas Corporation; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Clinton Township is seeking a Die Setter / Material Handler for the 2nd shift. Responsibilities include preparing injection molding machines, maintaining safety standards, and filling hoppers with materials to ensure continuous production. Candidates must have a high school diploma and good safety practices. Compensation is competitive, and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Qualifications

• Safely follow mold setup procedures and best practices.
• One to three months on the job training required.
• Good disciplinary standing is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare injection molding machines and set molds.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Fill hoppers with material to ensure continuous production.

Skills

Mold setup

Safety practices

Fork truck operation

Education

High School Education or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Overview

Die Setter / Material Handler (2nd Shift) – Omega Plastics Inc

Primary Location: 24401 Capital Blvd, Clinton Township, MI 48036 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary: 2nd Shift (2pm-10:30pm)

Preparing injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and setting molds into machines. This includes setting barrel heats, process, robot, end of arm tooling (EOAT), nozzle replacement and any connections (water, air or hydraulic) lines. Pulling existing mold from press and place all equipment not used into proper location. Support material handler responsibilities. Fill out all necessary paperwork.

Job Responsibilities

• Read operator and setup instructions. Fully understand the function of the mold, such as hydraulic core sequence, water diagram, etc.
• Setting barrel heats, after ensuring that IMM is purged out of previous material.
• Clean mold's back plates (clamping surface) and platens before and after each mold change.
• Installation and removal of molds in accordance to the established procedures.
• Use of crane in accordance with the established procedures.
• Install all related connections needed for a mold change.
• Install pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical signals, hot runner, RJG, cores, without damaging them, verifying for leaks and proper signal relation.
• Follow water line diagram, if needed, fill out water diagram.
• Ensure all water lines are connected, flow verified, and safety locks installed.
• If needed hydraulic and/or pneumatic lines are connected and tested for proper function.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by performing assigned duties.
• Complete required paperwork and any necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain all working areas free of trip hazards; remove unused components from the area of the IMM when completing mold changes.
• Fill hoppers with material using a ladder and bucket and/or automatic feeder to ensure continuous production of all production running Injection Molding Machines; monitor the Dryers to ensure resin availability, clean or replace filters, and log resin used or loaded into dryers.
• Complete required paperwork (dryer slips, labels, material receipts, C of C's) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collection and weighing of all purges when ready to be moved.
• Utilize fork truck and manual conveyance systems to maintain proper control of direct materials from incoming, in process, and warehouse locations.
• Issue and return resin and molds to proper rack locations and record properly in ERP system.

Qualifications

High School Education or Equivalent (GED); safely and best practices on mold setup. One to three months on the job training is required for the assignment. Good disciplinary standing is a must to be considered for position or training.

Compensation

$21.00 - $23.00/ hour PLUS $0.50/hour Shift Premium

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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