Mold Set Up Technician

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mold Setup Technician to join our manufacturing team.

You will prepare and set up molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion, ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and strict adherence to safety standards. Join a dynamic environment with advanced machinery, where you will calibrate equipment, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering and production to optimize mold setups and minimize downtime while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of plastics injection molding a plus.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate molds for injection molding and extrusion machines.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform quality inspections with calipers and micrometers.
• Handle materials safely and store properly.
• Prevent downtime and maintain production quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve mold setups.
• Document setup procedures and inspection results for QC records.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Plastics molding

PLC control

Precision measurement

Material handling

Lean manufacturing

Math skills

Tools

PLC programming

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Crane operation

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mold Setup Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and setting up molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion processes. Your expertise will ensure efficient production runs, high-quality output, and adherence to safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the manufacturing of innovative plastic products.

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mold Setup Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and setting up molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion processes. Your expertise will ensure efficient production runs, high-quality output, and adherence to safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the manufacturing of innovative plastic products.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion machines to ensure optimal operation.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers to verify mold dimensions and finished parts meet specifications.
• Handle materials safely using equipment, ensuring proper materials handling and storage.
• Prevent downtime and ensure consistent production quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize mold setups and improve manufacturing processes following lean manufacturing principles.
• Document setup procedures, inspection results, and machine adjustments accurately for quality control records.

Skills

• Prior consistent manufacturing experience is a must.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in plastics injection molding a plus.
• Proficiency in operating programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for machine automation control.
• Skilled in using hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments for quality inspection.
• Ability to operate crane and electric pallet jack safely.
• Knowledge of materials handling procedures within a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Basic math skills necessary for measurements and process calculations.

Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in plastics manufacturing! Your expertise will help drive quality improvements while supporting our commitment to safety and efficiency across all operations.