Die Setter/Mechanic

USF; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job Promotional Opportunities

and much more!

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Die Setter/Mechanic responsible for machine set-ups and mold changes in a fast-paced environment. You will engage in the maintenance and repair of die functions, ensuring all procedures comply with safety regulations. The company offers an impressive compensation package including medical benefits, a 401k with company match, and promotional opportunities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out mold changes according to production schedule.
• Must perform set-ups for die functions and ensure proper maintenance.
• Ability to maintain an orderly appearance of die storage.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes as per production requirements.
• Set up die-related functions including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations.

Skills

Machine set-up

Repairing fluid or air leaks

Safety compliance

Job description

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

Location: Austin, TX

Job Id:1270

# of Openings:1

US Farathane is seeking an experiencedDie Setter/Mechanic. The Die Setter/Mechanic is directly responsible for the machine set-ups including primary and secondary equipment both scheduled and unscheduled.

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
• 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
• 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.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.