Mold Setter & Process Assistant — Night Shift

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC. is hiring for a Process Assistant / Mold Setter to support daily production in our Plastics Division. You will perform safe mold changes, prepare machines, and assist with mold setup, maintenance, and safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience in or around injection molding and must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work overtime or multiple shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in or around injection molding machines, die setting, mold changes, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be willing to work all shifts for extended periods, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Review production paperwork and schedules to ensure the correct mold and version are prepared before beginning a mold change.
• Set up auxiliary equipment needed for production runs.
• Verify that the correct end-of-arm tooling is selected, installed, and ready for production.
• Maintain and complete preventive maintenance on hot stamp machines.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with repairs to machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
• Provide shift coverage for coworkers when requested by the department supervisor or manager.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC. is hiring for a Process Assistant / Mold Setter to support daily production in our Plastics Division. You will perform safe mold changes, prepare machines, and assist with mold setup, maintenance, and safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience in or around injection molding and must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work overtime or multiple shifts as needed.