Mold Setter I: Injection Molding Technician – Growth & Benefits

Pelican Products, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k with immediate match

Health Savings Account

Wellness program

Employee discounts

EV charging station parking

Pet insurance

Job summary

Pelican Products in Torrance, CA is hiring a Mold Setter I to support our injection molding operations. You will perform mold changeovers, set up tooling, and run preventive maintenance to keep production efficient and safe.

The role requires basic knowledge of injection molding and the ability to read setup sheets and blueprints. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of mold changeover experience and are comfortable operating forklifts and mold-handling equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing mold changeovers or working as a process/setup/maintenance technician.
• Experience with plastic injection molding equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of injection molding materials, molds, and machine operation.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely use hand tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read setup sheets, work instructions, blueprints, and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changeovers according to production schedules and safety requirements.
• Prepare, install, remove, stage, and store molds and related components.
• Conduct Level 1 preventive maintenance including mold cleaning and lubrication.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, QMC systems, and other mold handling equipment.
• Verify mold setup and machine readiness before production release.
• Complete setup, maintenance, and production documentation on time.
• Assist with troubleshooting basic molding, tooling, and equipment issues.

Skills

Mold changeovers

Injection molding equipment

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

QMC systems

Job description

Pelican Products in Torrance, CA is hiring a Mold Setter I to support our injection molding operations. You will perform mold changeovers, set up tooling, and run preventive maintenance to keep production efficient and safe.

The role requires basic knowledge of injection molding and the ability to read setup sheets and blueprints. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of mold changeover experience and are comfortable operating forklifts and mold-handling equipment.