Mold Setup Specialist - 2nd Shift

Westfall Technik, LLC; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfall Technik, LLC is seeking a Set‑Up Technician for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) to ensure efficient mold installation and startup in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes precise mold changeovers, tool hookups, and rigorous documentation to support production readiness and quality.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically skilled with strong communication, ERP/digital tools experience, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a molding technician or setup technician role.
• Ability to perform safe mold installations and operate molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 100 lbs. infrequently and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Install, startup, and changeover molds accurately and on time.
• Connect water, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic interfaces for molds.
• Operate molding machines and auxiliary equipment for sample runs or production.
• Document setup processes, mold performance, material data, and shift activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the molding area and storage.
• Support cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in mold validations and communicating results to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

System

Analytics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training in injection molding or mechanical systems

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

ERP systems

QMS

Job description

Westfall Technik, LLC is seeking a Set‑Up Technician for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) to ensure efficient mold installation and startup in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes precise mold changeovers, tool hookups, and rigorous documentation to support production readiness and quality.

The ideal candidate will be mechanically skilled with strong communication, ERP/digital tools experience, and a proactive approach to problem solving.