Mold Setter - 1st Shift

TriMas Packaging LLC; Island Park (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC is seeking a Mold Setter for the 1st shift in Indiana, to set molds, run presses, and ensure quality parts. The role requires experience with injection molding, process parameter loading, and adherence to ISO-9001 guidelines.

You will troubleshoot setup issues, pre-stage upcoming jobs, and work with the Shift Supervisor to maintain production efficiency while observing safety protocols. Flexible scheduling may apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in plastic injection mold processing and setup
• Strong quality and process understanding per ISO guidelines
• Ability to work with multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Set mold into press and load process parameters as defined.
• Produce first good product before operator hand off.
• Remove, clean and store mold and auxiliary equipment after jobs.
• Maintain process characteristics and resolve deviations for quality parts.
• Investigate root causes of repetitive problems and implement corrective actions.
• Diagnose and fix setup issues on production equipment.
• Pre-stage next production job order including changes and requirements.
• Follow ISO-9001 guidelines and safety procedures when changing molds.
• Be flexible with schedules, overtime, and weekend work.

Skills

Mold setting experience

Computer skills

SPC knowledge

Team collaboration

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Mold Setter - 1st Shift

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 2855 E. Bellefontaine Rd, Hamilton, IN 46742 USA

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

About TriMas Packaging LLC

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and talented Mold Setter to join a growing injection molding company in Auburn, Indiana.
The facility has 40 injection molding machines ranging in size from 75 to 720 tons. Molded products manufactured include closures (screw caps and bungs) for industrial markets: Chemical, Paint and Solvents, Petrochemical, Agro-Chemical and Janitorial and Sanitation

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The mold setter is responsible for setting molds and starting presses within established process guidelines and reports to the Shift Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set mold into press and load process parameters as defined. Produce first good product before operator hand off. Proper removal, cleaning and storage of mold and all auxiliary equipment after the jobs are complete.
• Ensure process characteristics of the work center are maintained throughout the job to provide quality parts. Resolve process characteristics if parts produced are not meeting standard.
• Will be responsible for investigating root causes of repetitive problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Diagnose and correct issues relating to setup of production equipment.
• Pre-stage the next scheduled production job order, which includes all aspects of the job change. (ie, auxiliary equipment, watering requirements, etc.).
• Follow all quality guidelines and ISO-9001 guidelines.
• Follow all safety procedures when changing molds, setting up molds and making process adjustments.
• Willingness to be flexible with work schedules and work overtime and weekends, with or without advanced notice Minor equipment maintenance, assisting with relief breaks

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 3 years plastic injection mold processing experience and a history of successfuljob setup through successful processing
• Computer skills
• Basic SPC knowledge, product and customer requirements knowledge.
• Capable of effective and cooperative interactions with employees and contractors at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work with others to accomplish goals.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced organization handling multiple projects simultaneously.