Injection Die Setter — Mold Change Specialist

RESRG Automotive; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Morehead, KY is hiring a Die Setter to safely and efficiently perform mold changes for injection molding operations. You will ensure molds, machines, robots, cranes, and related equipment are prepared and operating per procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

You will install and changeover molds, set up machines, troubleshoot tooling, read schematics, maintain documentation, and support production readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Excellent language skills: read, analyze, and interpret documents; write reports and present information.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform simple calculations.
• Strong reasoning ability to follow instructions and solve routine problems.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements and procedures, including lockout/tagout, crane operation, 5S, and PPE.
• Perform injection mold tool installation, removal, and changeover to support production schedules.
• Safely operate startup/shutdown of related equipment, including robots, cranes, and injection molding machines.
• Set up, calibrate, and verify machines after mold changes for proper operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment, mold, and process issues and perform standard tool repairs.
• Read hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics to support mold change and setup.
• Inspect molds, tooling, and equipment and report concerns.
• Maintain documentation related to mold changes, setup, repairs and equipment concerns.
• Communicate with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mold changeovers

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding machines

Robots

Cranes

Job description

RESRG Automotive in Morehead, KY is hiring a Die Setter to safely and efficiently perform mold changes for injection molding operations. You will ensure molds, machines, robots, cranes, and related equipment are prepared and operating per procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

You will install and changeover molds, set up machines, troubleshoot tooling, read schematics, maintain documentation, and support production readiness.