Injection Mold Setup Technician

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Elk Grove Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Mold Set-Up Person to prepare, set up, and troubleshoot molds in an injection molding environment, ensuring correct configuration and alignment with production requirements.

The role requires 2+ years in mold setup, strong mechanical skills, and familiarity with blueprints. Responsibilities include setup, inspection, preventive maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mold setup for injection molding.
• Knowledge of mold materials, setup procedures, and safety protocols.
• Strong mechanical skills for handling and installing molds.
• Familiarity with blueprints and technical specifications.
• Detail-oriented approach to prevent defects and downtime.
• Experience with preventive maintenance techniques for molds.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove molds based on production schedules.
• Inspect molds for wear and damage, performing repairs as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on molds to prevent downtime.
• Document mold setup procedures and adjustments.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for mold repairs.
• Perform quality checks during mold changes and initial setups.
• Assist in machine startups and verify mold alignment.
• Troubleshoot issues with mold quality and alignment.
• Maintain records of mold performance and maintenance activities.
• Train other technicians on proper mold handling and setup.

Skills

Mold setup

Mechanical skills

Blueprints

Safety protocols

Documentation

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Job Description

The Mold Set-Up Person is essential to maintaining production quality and efficiency by preparing, setting up, and troubleshooting molds in an injection molding environment. This role ensures molds are correctly configured, maintained, and aligned with production requirements.

Job Description

The Mold Set-Up Person is essential to maintaining production quality and efficiency by preparing, setting up, and troubleshooting molds in an injection molding environment. This role ensures molds are correctly configured, maintained, and aligned with production requirements.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 3P-11P

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove molds based on production schedules.
• Inspect molds for wear and damage, performing repairs as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on molds to prevent downtime.
• Document mold setup procedures and adjustments.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for mold repairs.
• Perform quality checks during mold changes and initial setups.
• Assist in machine startups and verify mold alignment.
• Troubleshoot issues with mold quality and alignment.
• Maintain records of mold performance and maintenance activities.
• Train other technicians on proper mold handling and setup.
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in mold setup for injection molding.
• Knowledge of mold materials, setup procedures, and safety protocols.
• Strong mechanical skills for handling and installing molds.
• Familiarity with blueprints and technical specifications.
• Detail-oriented approach to prevent defects and downtime.
• Experience with preventive maintenance techniques for molds.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities
  
  

Flexibility to work holiday shifts for production continuity

The pay rate for this position is $30/hour. Exact pay rate offered will depend on candidate’s experience, work location, skills, etc.

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.