Set-Up Technician

Comar; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern plastics environment

Advancement opportunities into Process

Shift premiums

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Comar is seeking experienced Set-Up Mechanics to support injection molding and extrusion blow molding operations in a modern plastics environment. You will perform mold changes, set up machines, and configure auxiliary equipment to ensure smooth startup and production runs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of plastics setup experience, knowledge of injection molding, and strong troubleshooting skills, with forklift/crane experience preferred and opportunities for advancement into Process

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of setup experience in plastics manufacturing
• Experience with injection molding equipment and mold changes
• Knowledge of plastic resins, molds, tooling, and machine operation
• Forklift and crane experience preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Remove and install molds and tooling
• Perform mold and machine setups
• Connect and configure auxiliary equipment
• Prepare material handling and downstream equipment
• Set machine recipes and initial process parameters
• Support Process Technicians during startups and first article approval
• Troubleshoot tooling and setup-related issues
• Perform basic preventative maintenance activities
• Support automation, robotics, and auxiliary equipment changes

Skills

Mold setup experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment operation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Forklift operation

Crane experience

Job description

Do you enjoy working hands-on with molds, machines, robotics, and process equipment? We are seeking experienced Set-Up Mechanics to support injection molding and extrusion blow molding manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in efficient mold changes, safe equipment operation, and helping production teams achieve successful startups.

What You'll Do

• Remove and install molds and tooling
• Perform mold and machine setups
• Connect and configure auxiliary equipment
• Prepare material handling and downstream equipment
• Set machine recipes and initial process parameters
• Support Process Technicians during startups and first article approval
• Troubleshoot tooling and setup-related issues
• Perform basic preventative maintenance activities
• Support automation, robotics, and auxiliary equipment changes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of setup experience in plastics manufacturing
• Experience with injection molding equipment and mold changes
• Knowledge of plastic resins, molds, tooling, and machine operation
• Forklift and crane experience preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills

Why You'll Like Working Here

• Modern plastics manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for advancement into Process Technician roles
• Competitive wages and shift premiums
• Excellent benefits package

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