Pre-Production Setup Technician

TriEnda Holdings, LLC; Portage, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries (KFI), the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics, is seeking a Pre-Production Technician to join our Portage, Wisconsin operations. You will participate in tool setup and production readiness to support mold changes and efficient production runs.

Responsibilities include preparing tooling, plug assists, fixtures, rails, and related items, setting up tools, tearing down molds after runs, and preparing for storage, while seeking opportunities to reduce

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience.
• Knowledgeable in thermoforming machinery and able to monitor and adjust during operation to optimize production output.
• Able to set up, tune in and run all thermoforming machines and support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling, plug assists, fixtures and frames ahead of mold changes.
• Set up tools with proper fittings for production.
• Perform mold tear down and prep for storage.
• Improve setup processes to reduce time and cost.
• Operate thermoforming machines and related equipment.

Skills

Thermoforming experience

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Kruger Family Industries (KFI), the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics, is seeking a Pre-Production Technician to join our Portage, Wisconsin operations. You will participate in tool setup and production readiness to support mold changes and efficient production runs.

Responsibilities include preparing tooling, plug assists, fixtures, rails, and related items, setting up tools, tearing down molds after runs, and preparing for storage, while seeking opportunities to reduce