Injection Mold Setup Technician

Honor Plastics & Molding; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Honor Plastics & Molding is seeking a Setup Technician to set up plastic injection molds and related equipment, following safety and setup procedures to ensure reliable production.

Duties include setting up machines per work orders, inspecting molds for leaks or malfunctions, removing molds after runs, maintaining a clean workspace, and reporting unsafe conditions. Training provided on safety and maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of an injection molding plant.
• Experience in setup molds.
• Basic math skills and basic understanding of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for molding machine set up including ancillary equipment as related to the molding process such as screw, barrels, material dryers and thermolator.
• Follows work orders, blueprints, and programming folders to set up plastic injection molding machines to produce quality parts
• Inspect molds after set-up for water leaks, loose water hose clamps, or any mechanical malfunction that may prevent production
• Removes molds at the completion of the run and prepares for storage or repair
• Responsible for proper handling and care of all materials, molds and tooling
• Analyze part defects and adjust processes while following validated parameters and GMP
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report unsafe conditions
• Operates machines and production equipment safely and in accordance with instructions
• Perform any other assignments given by Production Manager.

Skills

Molding setup

Injection molding

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Honor Plastics & Molding is seeking a Setup Technician to set up plastic injection molds and related equipment, following safety and setup procedures to ensure reliable production.

Duties include setting up machines per work orders, inspecting molds for leaks or malfunctions, removing molds after runs, maintaining a clean workspace, and reporting unsafe conditions. Training provided on safety and maintenance procedures.