Precision Injection Mold Setter – Quality & Setup

Grote Industries, Inc.; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grote Industries, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Mold Setter to set plastic injection molds and ensure high-quality parts according to process sheets. You will connect water lines, manage water flow, and regulate thermolator temperatures, load materials, and set drying parameters for mold operations.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, maintaining 5S, and communicating effectively with the team. Overtime may be required in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must successfully pass any pre-screening test(s).
• Knowledge of molding concepts and machinery.
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong communication.
• Experience operating forklifts, stand-up lifts, and hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret part/tool drawings.
• Travel typically minimal; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and practices.
• Maintain quality guidelines and inspect parts for defects.
• Purge old materials from molding machines and set up molds.
• Set up processes within tolerances to meet customer requirements.
• Read and interpret part and tool drawings; document setup data.
• Operate equipment including hot runner controllers, forklift, and robots.
• Support problem solving and participate in GPS activities.

Skills

Molding equipment operation

Quality inspection

Machine set-up

Reading drawings

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hot runner controllers

Chain hoist

Forklift

Stand-up lift

Scales

Press monitoring system

Parts-picking robots

Job description

Grote Industries, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Mold Setter to set plastic injection molds and ensure high-quality parts according to process sheets. You will connect water lines, manage water flow, and regulate thermolator temperatures, load materials, and set drying parameters for mold operations.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, maintaining 5S, and communicating effectively with the team. Overtime may be required in a manufacturing environment.