Mold Set Up Technician — Stable Hours, Sign-On Bonus, 401k

Thogus Products Co; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

12 Paid Holidays (including your Birth

Consistent schedule and hours (40hrs)

Overtime opportunities

401k with Employer Match

Temperature controlled (Air Condition)

Job summary

Thogus Products Co. is hiring a Mold Set Up Technician to perform mold changeovers, set-ups, and verification for plastic injection molding lines. The role includes cleaning, equipment configuration, and coordinating with multiple teams to meet production priorities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in manufacturing or plastics, with a mechanical background and basic knowledge of injection molding. Overtime and a temperature-controlled environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training, preferred.
• Manufacturing or plastics experience preferred; mechanical background ideal.
• On-the-job training provided; basic knowledge of injection molding desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeover including pull, setup, and verification for plastic molding machines and auxiliary equipment to complete set-up of the work cell.
• Clean around presses and remove evidence of previous job; prep equipment for next run.
• Configure equipment to contain parts as they exit the mold (screens, diverters, etc.).
• Coordinate with supervisors, process technicians, and partner departments to execute scheduled priorities.
• Assist other departments as needed (material handling, equipment cleaning, inspection) per production needs.
• Enter downtime and schedule data into IQMS; view schedules/work orders as needed.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving; provide feedback to tooling and maintenance teams.
• Participate in Lean activities and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Basic computer skills

Effective oral communication

Team oriented

Takes initiative

Strategic thinking

Good judgement

Safety minded

Eager to learn

Tow Motor License

Education

High School diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience preferred

On the job training provided

Mechanical background ideal

Injection molding knowledge desirable

Tools

IQMS

MS Office

Job description

Thogus Products Co. is hiring a Mold Set Up Technician to perform mold changeovers, set-ups, and verification for plastic injection molding lines. The role includes cleaning, equipment configuration, and coordinating with multiple teams to meet production priorities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 1–3 years in manufacturing or plastics, with a mechanical background and basic knowledge of injection molding. Overtime and a temperature-controlled environment are offered.