Die Setter: Mold & Die Setup Pro (401k, PTO)

US-Farathan; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Die Setter to lead machine set-ups for mold changes and die-related functions. The role requires attention to hydraulics, pneumatics, and hot runner systems, along with reliable documentation and safety compliance.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, work around moving parts, and operate in a manufacturing environment. This full-time position is based in Port Huron, MI, with standard shifts and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Experience with die setting and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.
• Comfort working around moving machinery and hot components.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes per the production schedule, including emergency changes.
• Set up die-related functions: watering, knockout, hot runner, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Repair fluid or air leaks in the die and handle die inserts.
• Pull and reset die halves for die repair; load/unload die carrying trucks.
• Maintain orderly die storage and ensure paperwork is completed timely.
• Follow OSHA safety rules and USF policies.

Skills

Mold changes

Die set-up

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Safety compliance

Documentation

Job description

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Die Setter to lead machine set-ups for mold changes and die-related functions. The role requires attention to hydraulics, pneumatics, and hot runner systems, along with reliable documentation and safety compliance.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, work around moving parts, and operate in a manufacturing environment. This full-time position is based in Port Huron, MI, with standard shifts and benefits included.