Mold Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Mold Set Tech in Traverse City, Michigan. The role focuses on efficient mold and die changes, setting up molds for production, and maintaining safe, clean work practices within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for changing molds, installing the next mold with minimal downtime, and ensuring all equipment setup follows the process book. Strong mechanical skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Exerting up to 56 pounds of force frequently.
• Operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Follow Lear environmental, quality, health and safety procedures and rules.
• Work as a team and train new employees in the classification.
• Maintain 5S standards and keep workspace clean.

Responsibilities

• Change dies and molds per the production schedule.
• Remove existing molds and dies from presses.
• Install next scheduled mold or die with minimal downtime.
• Set up thermolators for production.
• Make hoses as required for molds.
• Ensure molds are set safely per process book.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

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

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

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.

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

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