Mold Setup Technician - 1st Shift (Plastic Molding)

Consolidated Container Company; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Bonus potential

A 401(k) plan with company kontribust

Company holidays and vacation days

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking a Mold Changer to set up and operate compression, injection, and transfer molding machines to produce plastic parts per blueprints.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, aligning molds, connecting lines, adjusting temperatures and pressures, running test cycles, inspecting parts with gauges, and performing routine maintenance. Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years blow molding or equivalent manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent 2+ years blow molding or similar manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Reads specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature/time settings.
• Positions, aligns, and secures mold components and machine accessories onto the press bed.
• Attaches lines (air/oil/water) to mold and adjusts controls to regulate temperature.
• Sets machine controls and adjusts forming pressure and curing time in mold.
• Starts machine to produce sample product and evaluates surface/ dimensional quality.
• Measures and inspects sample parts using gauges, micrometer, and microscope, and adjusts setup to fix defects.
• May repair and maintain machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Gauges

Hoist

Power tools

Job description

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking a Mold Changer to set up and operate compression, injection, and transfer molding machines to produce plastic parts per blueprints.

Responsibilities include reading specifications, aligning molds, connecting lines, adjusting temperatures and pressures, running test cycles, inspecting parts with gauges, and performing routine maintenance. Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years blow molding or equivalent manufacturing experience.