Mold Setter – Second Shift Forum Contract Manufacturing

Forummolding; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Contract Manufacturing in Watertown, CT seeks a hands-on Mold Setter to support our injection molding operations. You will set up molding machines, change molds, start up equipment, and troubleshoot basic processing issues on the factory floor.

Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work safely in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication with operators, supervision, engineering, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Hard-working, dependable, and accountable.
• Experienced with injection molding machine and mold setups.
• Comfortable performing mold changes, setups, and machine startups.
• Familiar with injection molding processes, materials, and equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot basic molding and processing issues.
• Comfortable using hand tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Able to safely operate cranes, hoists, and other equipment used for mold handling.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing quality parts.
• Able to follow work instructions, setup sheets, and established procedures.
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up molding machines and change molds.
• Start up machines and run trials.
• Troubleshoot basic molding issues.
• Follow setup sheets and safety procedures.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setup

Troubleshooting

Machine operation

Tools

Hand tools

Hoists

Crane operation

Job description

Mold Setter

Forum Contract Manufacturing is seeking a reliable and hands-on Mold Setter to support our injection molding operations. The ideal candidate will have experience setting up molding machines, changing molds, troubleshooting processing issues, and working safely and efficiently in a production environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hard-working, dependable, and accountable
• Experienced with injection molding machine and mold setups
• Comfortable performing mold changes, setups, and machine startups
• Familiar with injection molding processes, materials, and equipment
• Able to troubleshoot basic molding and processing issues
• Comfortable using hand tools and manufacturing equipment
• Able to safely operate cranes, hoists, and other equipment used for mold handling
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing quality parts
• Able to follow work instructions, setup sheets, and established procedures
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work with urgency while maintaining safety and attention to detail
• Organized and able to manage multiple machine setups and production priorities
• A strong communicator who works well with operators, supervisors, engineering, and maintenance
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance when needed
• Willing to tackle challenges head-on and help resolve production issues
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
• Committed to workplace safety, quality, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment
• Willing to learn new equipment, processes, and technologies