Lead Plastic Injection Die Setter

Stone-Plastics-and-Manufacturing; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 30 days

401k after 6 months

Life insurance equal to 1x yearly sal

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Stone Plastics is seeking a 1st Shift production associate in Zeeland, MI, with a 7am-3pm schedule. This hands-on role supports molding operations and assists Team Leaders to ensure parts flow on time.

The position emphasizes changing molds, covering Team Lead vacations, and performing PMs on equipment, with safety and quality as top priorities. No direct reports; strong technical learning and problem-solving skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have practical knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Team Leaders
• Change Molds
• Cover Team Lead Vacations
• PM's on Equipment

Skills

Functional Technical Skills

Technical Learning

Problem Solving

Action Oriented

Drive for Results

Interpersonal Savvy

Education

Plastic Injection Molding

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical manufacturing strongly desired

Leadership/Management Experience

Job description

We are posting for a 1st Shift role: 7am-3pm

Benefits:

• Stone plastics employees are eligible for health/dental insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401k contribution is available after 6 months of employment.
• We offer a life insurance policy equal to 1x your yearly salary at no cost to you.
• Education Reimbursement, we believe that training and advancing your knowledge is very important. Therefore, we offer a great education reimbursement benefit and we pay for all your books.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Team Leaders
• Change Molds
• Cover Team Lead Vacations
• PM's on Equipment

General Functions:

My purpose is to train and supervise the Support Team Member's who directly SUPPORT the Coach by efficiently and accurately changing over our production equipment from job to job. This supports the Coach in our effort to create good parts on time for our customers so they will continually grow trust and confidence in me and my organization. I do this because I know our reputation is our most valuable asset. This creates more opportunity for both myself and Stone Plastics and therefore our success is based on how well I perform my primary functions.

Desired Skills:

• Functional Technical Skills
• Technical Learning
• Problem Solving
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal Savvy

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports.

Education and/or Experience

• Plastic Injection Molding
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical manufacturing strongly desired.
• Leadership/Management Experience

Physical Demands

Repetitive work and frequent lifting of heavy loads.

Work Environment

100% Shop Floor Area.