Injection Mold Setup Technician

MAHLE GmbH; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE is seeking an experienced mold setup technician for Murfreesboro, TN to set up processes from scratch, analyze cycle times, and startup presses. You will troubleshoot molding machines and ensure parts meet size, appearance, and quality standards.

Join a safety-driven team focused on 5S, continuous improvement, and collaboration with setters. Prior tooling experience and strong teamwork are expected in this full-time role with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 to 5 years of experience with machine and mold setup.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot molding machines to bring parts into specifications.
• Recognize and recommend corrective actions for tooling issues.
• Demonstrate understanding of material properties in the molding process.
• Assist Set-Up Technicians and support production schedules.
• Maintain 5S and safe working environment.

Skills

Mold setup

Injection molding

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mold setup tools

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

SUMMARY

Set up new processes from scratch utilizing scientific mold assessment tools to determine cycle time and other key process parameters. Analyze and adjust processes based upon injection and pressure curve analysis. Startup presses and ensures they are running to standard process and provide troubleshooting when not up to standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot molding machines to bring parts into specifications for size, appearance, flash, splay, cycle time, etc.
• Recognize and recommend corrective actions for tooling issues.
• Demonstrate high level of understanding of material properties and interactions in the injection molding process.
• Frequently performs producer role while assisting Set-Up Technicians.
• Complete necessary paperwork; sample retention papers; mold forms; mold change time tickets; and manufacturing orders.
• Participate in developing action plans to resolve problems with safety, quality, production, delivery and 5S.
• Assists set up technicians in timely mold setup, cleaning, venting and teardown as needed to support production schedules.
• Help to properly install, monitor, clean and remove auxiliary equipment to injection molding machines as needed by Production Scheduling or Process Engineering.
• Work with producers to stop/start, monitor and respond to injection molding machines, automation equipment and material loading system alarms.
• Demonstrate a “service attitude” when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe working environment with equipment and materials located in proper locations in accordance with 5S standards inside and outside of facility.
• Ability to work all designated shifts.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• 2 to 5 years of experience with machine and mold set-up.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com. ”

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Production

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location: Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37127

Company: MAHLE Filter Syst.(US)

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Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.