Set-Up Technician: Fast-Paced Plastic Molding Pro

Seaway Plastics; Santa Rosa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Annually

Sick Time 40 hours per year

New Year's Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

STD/LTD

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

Seaway Plastics in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Mold Technician to install molds and supporting equipment, set process parameters, and optimize production performance.

You will work with operators, QA, maintenance and tooling to ensure quality parts, efficient cycle times and safe operation. This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, detailed documentation, and proactive safety practices. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
• A desire for learning and seeks further training and growth
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in working at a fast pace in a high change environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of scientific molding techniques
• Ability to lead by example
• Possess vast knowledge of the functions, controls and risks of the molding machine

Responsibilities

• Install mold and all auxiliary equipment necessary for production to perform at peak operating levels.
• Recognize and rectify any issues within the set up process.
• Set process parameters based on approved process sheet information.
• Perform proper purging methods for material changes.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic, especially when working with customers.
• Create quality parts through obtained processing skills to optimize cycle times and minimize scrap.
• Communicate effectively to operators, supervisors, material handlers, QA, maintenance and tooling.
• Encourage and train machine operators on the necessities of their current molding operation.
• Recognize and report safety issues.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and organization
• Execute and maintain scheduling due dates.
• Always maintain mold protection set points to the minimum operating values.
• Develop and thoroughly/accurately document optimum processing parameters.
• Back up Senior Process Engineer as necessary.
• Execute and comply with IQMS and ISO systems and standards.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to operate the installation and programming of robotics and end of arm tooling.
• Responsible for meeting standards for efficiencies, scrap, and safety.

Skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Adaptability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Seaway Plastics in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Mold Technician to install molds and supporting equipment, set process parameters, and optimize production performance.

You will work with operators, QA, maintenance and tooling to ensure quality parts, efficient cycle times and safe operation. This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, detailed documentation, and proactive safety practices. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, PTO and holidays.