Entry-Level Injection Mold Setter

Nordson EFD LLC; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD LLC is seeking an Injection Mold Setter to join our team in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will install mold tools into Injection Molding Machines and prepare them for production, performing changeovers, mold removal, and safe setup with overhead cranes.

The role requires reading work orders, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to use hand tools. You will also support the team by maintaining housekeeping and environmental standards while contributing ideas to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical ability.
• Ability to easily and comfortably use hand tools.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform job changeover by removing and storing tools and auxiliary equipment to prepare machines for next production run.
• Remove molds from the machine and set the new molds safely using overhead cranes
• Ensure that the correct mold and materials are being used
• Make all necessary hydraulic, water and electrical connections
• Communicate problems, needs and important information to supervisor
• Fill in for Press Attendant as required
• Provide and implement ideas to improve the efficiency of the mold setting process and reduce down time
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read work orders

Hand tools proficiency

Ability to climb ladders

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Nordson EFD LLC is seeking an Injection Mold Setter to join our team in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will install mold tools into Injection Molding Machines and prepare them for production, performing changeovers, mold removal, and safe setup with overhead cranes.

The role requires reading work orders, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to use hand tools. You will also support the team by maintaining housekeeping and environmental standards while contributing ideas to