Mold Setup Technician

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Life Insurance

401(k) with 100% match up to 4%

STD & LTD

Supplemental Insurances

Company Paid Holidays, Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation seeks a Mold Set-Up Technician in Ashtabula, OH. You will set up molds for plastic and rubber molding machines, verify alignment, and handle changeovers while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams. Focus on safety, efficiency, and documentation.

The role requires a mechanical mindset, reading drawings, and troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement in production quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in rubber molding or plastics.
• Understanding of molding equipment, tools and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and setup instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and setup data entry.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install molds into compression, transfer, or injection molding machines according to production schedules and specifications.
• Verify proper mold alignment, clamping, and function before releasing equipment for production use.
• Perform machine changeovers and assist with tooling and die changes as needed.
• Ensure all materials, inserts, and equipment are staged and ready for efficient operation.
• Start-up machines and verify proper cycle settings, temperatures, pressures, and cure times.
• Work with maintenance to diagnose and correct mechanical or hydraulic issues related to molds or machines.
• Troubleshoot molding presses to identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, or process-related issues, ensuring optimal run efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Perform basic mold and press maintenance tasks (cleaning platens, inspecting for damage, etc.).
• Read and interpret setup sheets and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate set-up documentation and update logs as required.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in productivity, quality, and safety.
• Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Molding equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Forklift certification

Documentation/computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training preferred

Job description

Mold Setup Technician

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - General Labor

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ashtabula, OH

Reporting To: James Long

Description

The Mold Set-Up Technician is responsible for setting up molds into assigned. This role ensures all molding machines are correctly set up and optimized for production runs in accordance with manufacturing specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. The technician will collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot molding issues, perform changeovers efficiently, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and install molds into compression, transfer, or injection molding machines according to production schedules and specifications.
• Verify proper mold alignment, clamping, and function before releasing equipment for production use.
• Perform machine changeovers and assist with tooling and die changes as needed.
• Ensure all materials, inserts, and equipment are staged and ready for efficient operation.
• Start-up machines and verify proper cycle settings, temperatures, pressures, and cure times.
• Work with maintenance to diagnose and correct mechanical or hydraulic issues related to molds or machines.
• Troubleshoot molding presses to identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, or process-related issues, ensuring optimal run efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Perform basic mold and press maintenance tasks (cleaning platens, inspecting for damage, etc.).
• Read and interpret setup sheets and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate set-up documentation and update logs as required.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in productivity, quality, and safety.
• Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in rubber molding or plastics industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of molding equipment, tools, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and setup instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and setup data entry.

Job Benefits

• Health & Dental
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
• STD & LTD
• Variety of Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Company Paid Holidays, Vacation & PTO