Mold Setter - Technician (1st Shift)

Rieke; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rieke, located in Auburn, IN, is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter/Processor for a full-time, on-site position. You will ensure molding machines meet quality standards, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma and three to five years of processing experience. The salary ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of plastic injection mold processing experience.
• Experience with lock out tag out procedures.
• Ability to read inspection specs and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety practices are followed daily.
• Set up and start molding machines.
• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems.
• Document process changes and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting ability

Strong decision-making

Experience with calipers

Hands on experience with high volume injection molding

Lock out tag out compliance

Injection molding tooling

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Indicating micrometers

Job description

Overview

Company: Rieke LLC
Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter/Processor with proven experience in safely completing mold set-ups and processing to produce quality products. This person will work in a high volume, fast paced environment.

This position is for 1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6am - 2pm with some weekends.

• Ensure that safe practices are followed on a daily basis by following all safety procedures.
• Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and associated automated systems are set to regulation parameters, are producing product that meets quality standards and all production goals.
• Set up and start up molding machines. Check product with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes.
• Understand the importance of reducing material scrap to protect our environment and reduce costs.
• Provide feedback on mold design and assist Tool and Die Makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of plastic injection mold processing experience from mold setting through successful processing.
• Must have experience with lock out tag out.
• Must have experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.
• Hands on experience with high volume injection molding.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Experience In Injection Molding Tooling And/or Maintenance Is Preferred.
• Previous Paulson Training is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $22-28+/hour. Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location.

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits. www.trimasbenefits.com