Mold Setup Technician — Mon-Fri Day Shift, Hands-On

QPS Employment Group; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Mold Set-Up Technician for our Racine, WI facility on the 1st shift, 6:30am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on setting up and operating injection molding machines and related equipment to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

You will read blueprints, adjust machine settings, install/remodel molds, and document daily production logs. The position requires at least one year of molding setup experience, with an apprenticeship preferred, and the

Qualifications

• One year of experience in molding setup is preferred.
• Injection mold setup apprenticeship is preferred but not required.
• Excellent attendance record and reliability.
• Ability to work on alternative shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection molding machines to meet safety, quality and delivery objectives.
• Read blueprints and work orders to position and install molds and equipment.
• Adjust machine settings for accurate mold setups.
• Install and remove molds using hand tools, clamps, bolts and hoists.
• Prepare resins, colorants and regrind per formulas and processing requirements.
• Maintain documentation: setup checklists and production logs.
• Support production flow across departments and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Perform basic machine maintenance as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

ERP familiarity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Mold handling tools

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Mold Set-Up Technician for our Racine, WI facility on the 1st shift, 6:30am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on setting up and operating injection molding machines and related equipment to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

You will read blueprints, adjust machine settings, install/remodel molds, and document daily production logs. The position requires at least one year of molding setup experience, with an apprenticeship preferred, and the