Mold Set-up Technician

Da/PRO Rubber, Inc.; Owasso (OK); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Da/PRO Rubber, Inc. is seeking a Mold Set-Up Technician in Oklahoma to set up and tend molds for press machines and perform sample runs before production release.

You will inspect, clean, and mount molds, and assist with improving tooling and efficiency on the line. The role requires basic math, data documentation, and English communication skills to accurately log details and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate details in English.
• Ability to perform basic counting and math calculations.
• Ability to record information in writing and enter data accurately into a computer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tend to molds for press machines per job traveler.
• Perform sample runs before release to the press operator.
• Inspect and clean molds before and after production runs.
• Mount, install, and align molds on the press manually or with a hoist.
• Secure molds and other pieces using basic hand and/or power tools.
• Install new molds throughout the day per production schedule.
• Conduct tests and verify mold security and part quality.
• Support continuous improvement of processes and tooling uptime.

Skills

English proficiency

Math calculations

Data entry

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Mold Set-Up Technician sets up and/or tends to molds for press machines based on job traveler and production needs. Performs sample runs before releasing to the press operator. Inspects and cleans mold before and after production runs. Pulls material needed for each job.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs all operations and functions for Press tooling and supporting equipment.
• Reads job travelers to determine molding specifications and tooling instructions.
• Pulls required mold(s) from storage.
• Inspects mold(s) for defects and cleanliness.
• Mounts, installs, aligns mold and/or other work pieces on to press manually or by using hoist.
• Secures molds and/or other work pieces using basic hand and/or power tools.
• Install new molds and other work pieces throughout the day as needed per production schedule.
• Conducts tests, inspects mold to insure mold is secure, and verifies part quality.
• Drives continual improvement of processes and product quality.
• Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance to improve tooling and equipment uptime.
• Trains others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to understand and communicate details logically and accurately in English
• Ability to complete counting and basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to record information in writing and to enter data accurately into the computer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally: reach above shoulder with both hands, lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Frequently: lift upward with both arms outstretched, count and calculate, communicate details.

Constantly: stand; reach outward with both hands, handle/finger, wrist and elbow flexion, rotation and articulation.