Mold Setup Technician – Injection Molding & Maintenance

BWAY; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Mold Set-Up Person in Elk Grove Village, IL to prepare, configure, and troubleshoot molds for injection molding. You will inspect, maintain, and align molds, support machine startups, and document procedures. The role requires 2+ years mold setup experience, strong mechanical skills, and familiarity with blueprints.

Flexibility for holiday shifts is required. Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mold setup for injection molding.
• Knowledge of mold materials, setup procedures, and safety protocols.
• Strong mechanical skills for handling and installing molds.
• Familiarity with blueprints and technical specifications.
• Detail-oriented approach to prevent defects and downtime.
• Experience with preventive maintenance techniques for molds.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Flexibility to work holiday shifts for production continuity

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove molds based on production schedules.
• Inspect molds for wear and damage, performing repairs as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on molds to prevent downtime.
• Document mold setup procedures and adjustments.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for mold repairs.
• Perform quality checks during mold changes and initial setups.
• Assist in machine startups and verify mold alignment.
• Troubleshoot issues with mold quality and alignment.
• Maintain records of mold performance and maintenance activities.
• Train other technicians on proper mold handling and setup.

Skills

Mold setup

Mechanical skills

Blueprints & specs

Documentation

Preventive maintenance

Safety protocols

Troubleshooting

Holiday shifts

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Mold Set-Up Person in Elk Grove Village, IL to prepare, configure, and troubleshoot molds for injection molding. You will inspect, maintain, and align molds, support machine startups, and document procedures. The role requires 2+ years mold setup experience, strong mechanical skills, and familiarity with blueprints.

Flexibility for holiday shifts is required. Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental