Mold & Die Setup Technician — Injection Molding

Aerotek; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

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Job summary

Aerotek is looking for a Mold Setter to set up, change over, and handle molds and dies in a manufacturing environment in Greeneville, TN. You will support plastic and rubber injection molding operations and ensure equipment runs safely with minimal downtime.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical backgrounds and experience with tooling changes, safety procedures, and a willingness to learn new equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and machinery.
• Experience in mold setting, die setting, or similar mechanical setup roles in manufacturing (preferred).
• Background in mechanical work such as automotive mechanics, construction, or other hands-on technical trades.
• Ability to perform tooling changeovers and handle molds and dies safely.
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding, rubber injection molding, or plastic extrusion (preferred).
• Capability to follow detailed procedures and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and technologies related to molding operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, install, and remove molds and dies on molding and related production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform tooling changeovers to support different production runs and product changes.
• Handle molds and dies carefully to prevent damage and ensure proper alignment and fit during installation.
• Assist with plastic injection molding, rubber injection molding, and plastic extrusion setups as needed.
• Inspect molds, dies, and tooling components for wear, damage, or defects and report issues promptly.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime during mold and die changes.
• Use mechanical skills and tools to adjust, secure, and troubleshoot equipment during setup and changeover.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines while working with machinery and heavy tooling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around molding machines and tooling storage.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting ways to streamline mold and die changeover processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mold/die setting

Hands-on mechanical background

Tooling changeovers

Injection molding knowledge

Safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Job description

Aerotek is looking for a Mold Setter to set up, change over, and handle molds and dies in a manufacturing environment in Greeneville, TN. You will support plastic and rubber injection molding operations and ensure equipment runs safely with minimal downtime.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical backgrounds and experience with tooling changes, safety procedures, and a willingness to learn new equipment and processes.