Mold Setter

Rust Belt Recruiting; Newton Falls (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking a Die Setter for a Northeast Ohio plastic injection molding facility. The role focuses on safe installation, setup, and troubleshooting of molds and auxiliary systems to ensure production readiness and minimal downtime.

The candidate should have 2+ years in plastic injection molding or mold setting, knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and a commitment to quality. Forklift/crane certification or willingness to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in plastic injection molding or mold setting.
• Knowledge of mold components, tooling systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems.
• Understand basic plastic injection molding processes and machine operations.
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and secure injection molds according to production schedules.
• Set up and connect auxiliary equipment including water lines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical connections.
• Perform mold changes efficiently to meet production targets and minimize downtime.
• Verify proper mold alignment, clamping, and functionality prior to startup.
• Start up machines and adjust basic parameters to achieve acceptable part quality.
• Monitor equipment during startup to ensure proper operation and part conformance.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for setups, changes, and downtime.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to improve changeover efficiency and reduce scrap.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Die Setter

Shift: Standard shift times, with flexibility to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Salary: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Who we are

A well-established custom plastic injection molding manufacturer located in Northeast Ohio. Operating for over five decades, the organization serves diverse industrial sectors with high-quality manufactured components. The team is actively expanding to meet increased production volume and maintain high standards of operational efficiency.

Die Setter Role

The Die Setter is responsible for the safe and efficient installation, removal, setup, and troubleshooting of molds and auxiliary equipment. This role ensures production readiness, minimizes machine downtime, and maintains strict quality standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Die Setter Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and secure injection molds according to production schedules
• Set up and connect auxiliary equipment including water lines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical connections
• Perform mold changes efficiently to meet production targets and minimize downtime
• Verify proper mold alignment, clamping, and functionality prior to startup
• Start up machines and adjust basic parameters to achieve acceptable part quality
• Monitor equipment during startup to ensure proper operation and part conformance
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation for setups, changes, and downtime
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to improve changeover efficiency and reduce scrap
• Die Setter Reporting Relationships
• Reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and has no direct reports.

About You

• Possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Bring 2+ years of experience in plastic injection molding or mold setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of mold components, tooling systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems
• Understand basic plastic injection molding processes and machine operations
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Hold a forklift and/or overhead crane certification or possess a willingness to obtain
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational abilities

Next Steps

If detail oriented and a problem solver describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Requires frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. (with assistance or lifting equipment for heavy molds). Involves standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing ladders, operating machine controls, and working around heavy machinery and moving equipment for extended periods. Exposure to heat, noise, oils, and general industrial manufacturing environments is required.

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