Mold Setup Technician -1st Shift

Lear Corporation; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Traverse City seeks a Mold Set Tech (1st Shift) with a starting rate of $22.39 per hour to join a manufacturing team. You will change molds, set up dies, and ensure safe, efficient startup and downtime management across insert and injection presses, while maintaining materials and equipment per process standards.

Responsibilities include operating fork trucks and cranes, adhering to 5S and safety procedures, and assisting with training and related duties as assigned by

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Exerting up to 56 pounds of force frequently.
• Operate a fork truck and overhead crane.
• Support Lear environmental, quality, health and safety procedures and rules.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed for a healthy and safe work environment.
• Work as a team and train new employees in the classification.
• Maintain the work area per 5S standards.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by Shift Supervisor/Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Change dies per production schedule and fill materials for startup.
• Remove existing molds from presses efficiently.
• Install next mold or die to minimize downtime.
• Set up thermolators.
• Fabricate hoses as needed for molds.
• Set molds safely per the process book.
• Fill and maintain materials for insert and injection presses.
• Maintain and clean hoppers and grinders for complete mold changes.
• May serve as material handler as directed by Supervisor.
• May perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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POSITION: Mold Set Tech: 1st Shift START RATE: $22.39

Job Description

Mold Set Tech Essential Functions:

• To ensure that dies are changed efficiently per the production schedule, and production material is filled for start up
• Efficiently remove existing molds and dies from presses
• Install next scheduled mold or die and ensure minimal downtime
• Set up thermolators
• Make hoses as required for molds
• Ensure molds are set safely and correctly, utilizing the proper equipment set up per the process book (nozzle tip, knockouts, watered correctly, etc.)
• Fill and maintain materials for both insert and injection presses as needed for mold change
• Maintain and clean hoppers and grinders as necessary for “complete” mold changes
• May be requested to function as a material handler per the request of the Supervisor
• May be requested to complete additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Job Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Exerting up to fifty-six (56) pounds of force frequently
• Operate a fork truck and overhead crane
• Support all Lear environmental, quality, health and safety procedures and rules.
• Ensure that proper procedures are followed, and the working environment is healthy and safe
• Work as a team with fellow employees and train new employees in the classification
• Maintains the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Complete additional tasks assigned by Shift Supervisor / Department Manager

Mold Set Tech Evaluations:

• Mold Set Tech evaluation will be made on a weekly basis.
• Training will follow the training plan.
• There is a 60-day qualification period.

Working Conditions:

Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:

• Lifting packages up to 56 pounds.
• Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and occasional crouching.

Environmental conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:

• The associate is subject to environmental conditions common to a plant environment, including cramped conditions between presses and enclosures.
• Some exposure to loud noise and oil.

Environmental conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classified:

• Exposure to Hi-Lo traffic, battery charger, possible cuts from material tail and banding, occasional exposure to wet or slippery dock plates.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Location Code: 0079

Nearest Major Market: Traverse City
Nearest Secondary Market: Northern Michigan