Set-Up Technician (2nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Careers With Westfall Technik; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers With Westfall Technik is seeking a Set Up Technician for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) to install and startup injection molds and related equipment. You will perform mold changeovers, document setup steps, and ensure readiness of the molding area to support production.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical skills, strong communication, and the ability to analyze processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain safety and quality standards on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years as molding/setup technician in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, install, start up, and change over molds and equipment per plan.
• Document setup steps, mold performance and shift activities using ERP/QMS.
• Analyze outputs, troubleshoot equipment, and provide corrective actions.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and support material handling.
• Assist with cross-functional tasks including shipping preparations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

System

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training in injection molding or mechanical systems

Tools

QMS

ERP systems

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Set Up Technician 2nd shift 300pm 1130pm

The Set Up Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient safe and accurate installation and startup of injection molds machines and related support equipment. This individual is responsible for mold changeovers material handling documentation and ensuring the readiness of the molding area to support production. The role requires a highly organized and mechanically skilled technician with strong communication presentation systems understanding and analytical thinking abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Perform accurate and timely mold installations startups and changeovers in coordination with the Molding Engineer. Ensure correct hookups of all mold interfaces including water electrical hydraulic and pneumatic connections. Operate molding machines and auxiliary equipment to execute sample runs or full production as required. Tag clean and store molds in accordance with site protocols and preventive maintenance standards.
• Communication & Documentation: Conduct daily turnover meetings or submit detailed written updates to ensure seamless shift to shift communication. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of setup processes mold performance material data and shift activities using the E2 Shop System or other ERP tools. Participate in sampling reviews and mold validations communicating results effectively to cross functional teams.
• System Management & Analytical Thinking: Support mold tryouts and process development by setting parameters analyzing outputs and documenting findings. Assist in analyzing and resolving equipment or process issues providing data driven insights and corrective recommendations. Follow mold handling and production processes according to documented standards and ensure compliance with safety quality and production systems.
• Maintenance & Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the plant floor molding machines support equipment and mold storage areas. Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines and support equipment as directed. Support raw material handling including mixing drying inventory control and documentation of usage and batch integrity.
• Cross Functional Support: Assist in shipping and receiving preparations as needed especially for tooling molds and related components. Support continuous improvement initiatives and team training related to mold setup validation and troubleshooting. Other Duties as Assigned: Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and meet operational priorities.

Specific Skill Set

• Communication: Ability to clearly and confidently convey technical and non technical information across departments and to external stakeholders.
• Presentation: Skilled in creating and delivering effective presentations using data and visual tools eg charts slides to support quality initiatives.
• System: Experience with Quality Management Systems QMS ERP systems and digital quality tools eg SPC software Minitab Microsoft Power BI Analytics.
• High level of analytical ability for problem solving trend analysis and process evaluation using statistical and logical methods.

Education Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in injection molding or mechanical systems preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a molding technician or setup technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform safe mold installations and operate all molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 100 lbs infrequently and work on feet for extended periods.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to work well with others one on one remote via video and phone. Ability to work independently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Westfall Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions religious creed physical disability mental disability age for individuals age 40 and over medical condition as defined by state law for example cancer or genetic characteristics or HIVAIDS marital status military and veteran status sexual orientation genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and general treatment during employment.