Die Setter - Mold Setter (Plastics) - 1st Shift Production / Manufacturing

ARaymond Network; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Reimbursement

Medical Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Program

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

AD&D Coverage

Job summary

ARaymond Network seeks an Injection Mold Setter to support multi-cavity plastic injection molds on the production floor. You will perform start-ups, set tools, and ensure accurate documentation in SAP and Raypro MES, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

You will collaborate with process technicians and supervisors to meet customer production needs, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and potentially work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an injection mold setter with IMM manufacturer, tonnage, and controller types.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures and regulations.
• Set tools for start-ups in the mold area.
• Complete work orders in SAP for molding equipment or tools.
• Maintain housekeeping and condition of thermolators, robot pendants and hot runner controllers.
• Maintain machine platens and die-setting station organization.
• Perform in-press preventive maintenance of molds and related tasks.
• Keep accurate records in paper, Raypro MES and SAP.
• Coordinate with material handlers and supervisors to meet production and shipping requirements.
• Recognize nonconforming material and follow troubleshooting processes.
• Contribute to CI/OpEx initiatives for safety, quality and cost improvements.
• Work overtime when necessary.

Skills

Plastic materials knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

5S and SMED

Lift 55 lbs

Overhead crane

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

1 year injection mold setter experience

Tools

SAP

Raypro MES

Job description

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.

Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.

Human values have driven our success for over 160 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.

Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

Connect the parts that keep the world moving

Working in a clean, green and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on.

Responsible for performing set ups of multi-cavity plastic injection molds. When necessary, assists other team members on the production floor with machine startups.

Roles and responsibilities

• Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures and regulations.
• Completely and accurately sets tools for start-ups.
• Complete work orders in SAP for molding equipment or tools.
• Responsible for maintaining high standard of housekeeping, including appearance and condition of all thermolators, robot pendants and hot runner temperature controllers.
• Responsible for upkeep of machine platens.
• Responsible for in-press preventive maintenance of molds, including dry ice pellet blasting and application of mold cleaner and mold release.
• Responsible for accurate and timely records, including quality and set-up documentation on paper, Raypro MES and SAP.
• Maintains organization of die-setting station to aid in SMED initiatives.
• Maintains company issued tools and equipment.
• Coordination with material handlers, process technicians and supervisor to meet customer production and shipping requirements.
• Stops the process if nonconforming or suspect material is found and follows systematic troubleshooting process.
• Participate in and contribute to ATOMS CI and OpEx initiatives and provide input on how to continuously improve our safety, quality, and cost performance.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an injection mold setter with a range of IMM manufacturer, tonnage, and controller types.

Skills and requirements

• Knowledge of plastic materials and process parameters for injection molding.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and operate overhead crane.
• Knowledge of 5S and SMED philosophy.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Excessive walking, bending, climbing, and lifting; Ability to climb a ladder.
• Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.
• Visual demands while looking at parts.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must be able to work in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization