Mold Setup Technician: Precision Plastics Manufacturing

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mold Setup Technician to join our manufacturing team.

You will prepare and set up molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion, ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and strict adherence to safety standards. Join a dynamic environment with advanced machinery, where you will calibrate equipment, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering and production to optimize mold setups and minimize downtime while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of plastics injection molding a plus.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate molds for injection molding and extrusion machines.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform quality inspections with calipers and micrometers.
• Handle materials safely and store properly.
• Prevent downtime and maintain production quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve mold setups.
• Document setup procedures and inspection results for QC records.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Plastics molding

PLC control

Precision measurement

Material handling

Lean manufacturing

Math skills

Tools

PLC programming

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Crane operation

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mold Setup Technician to join our manufacturing team.

You will prepare and set up molds for plastics injection molding and extrusion, ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and strict adherence to safety standards. Join a dynamic environment with advanced machinery, where you will calibrate equipment, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering and production to optimize mold setups and minimize downtime while maintaining