Mold Setup Tech – High-Ton Presses | Day-One Benefits

Whirlpool, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation seeks a Set-up Mold Manager to install, configure, and troubleshoot molds and auxiliary equipment on production lines. You will ensure first-piece quality and transitionally efficient operation by following setup sheets and performing initial cycles.

Applicants should have 2–5 years in a plastic molding environment, with hands-on experience in mold setting, hydraulics, and pneumatics. This full-time, on-site role is based in Perrysburg, Ohio, and includes a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years in a plastic molding environment, specifically in mold setting or processing.
• Technical knowledge: understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic schematics; basic knowledge of resin behavior and drying requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mold Installation & Removal: Physically set up and pull molds from presses ranging from 300 to 2,400 tons. Secure molds using clamps, bolts, or magnetic platens.
• Technical Configuration: Connect and verify water lines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic lines, and electrical connections (limit switches, hot runner cables).
• Auxiliary Equipment Setup: Configure and synchronize thermolators (mold heaters), dryers, granulators, conveyors, and EOAT.
• Process Initiation: Load correct process parameters into the machine controller based on established setup sheets. Purge barrels and perform initial cycles to ensure smooth operation.
• First-Piece Inspection: Coordinate with the Quality Department to verify that the first parts produced meet dimensional and aesthetic specifications before handing the machine over to an Operator.
• Maintenance & Safety: Inspect molds for damage or wear during changeovers; perform basic "at-press" maintenance (cleaning, greasing). Ensure all safety gates and E-stops are functional.
• Tooling Organization: Maintain the mold storage area, ensuring all tools and components are returned to their proper locations and tagged with their current status.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow complex setup sheets and "recipe" parameters without deviation.

Skills

Mold setting

Mold processing

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical connections

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation seeks a Set-up Mold Manager to install, configure, and troubleshoot molds and auxiliary equipment on production lines. You will ensure first-piece quality and transitionally efficient operation by following setup sheets and performing initial cycles.

Applicants should have 2–5 years in a plastic molding environment, with hands-on experience in mold setting, hydraulics, and pneumatics. This full-time, on-site role is based in Perrysburg, Ohio, and includes a comprehensive