Mold Setter - 1st Shift

TriMas Corporation; Island Park (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC is seeking a Mold Setter for 1st shift in Auburn, Indiana. The role focuses on setting molds, loading process parameters, and starting presses to produce first-pass good parts for hand-off to the operator.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in plastic injection mold processing, basic computer skills, and SPC knowledge, with a proven ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years plastic injection mold processing experience with successful job setup.
• Basic computer skills and SPC 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.

Responsibilities

• Set mold into press and load process parameters as defined. Produce first good product before operator hand off.
• Ensure process characteristics of the work center are maintained to provide quality parts; resolve deviations.
• Investigate 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, including all aspects of the job change (e.g., equipment, watering requirements).
• Follow ISO-9001 guidelines and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends; assist with relief breaks; minor equipment maintenance.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computer skills

SPC knowledge

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• 3 years plastic injection mold processing experience and a history of successful job 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.