Set Up Technician I

Entegris, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $20–$22

Sign-on bonus up to $10k

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible schedule

11 paid holidays a year

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Colorado is hiring a Set Up Technician I to start up injection molding equipment, set process parameters, and initiate production cycles while ensuring parts conform to quality standards.

You will perform first piece inspections, monitor part quality, maintain equipment, follow safety procedures, and participate in continuous improvement activities such as 6S and Kaizen. The role offers a competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• HS degree or GED required.
• 1–2 years exposure to plastic injection molding.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Strong math and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Able to learn molding equipment (e.g., MTC, robotic fixtures).
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Start up and cycle production equipment according to plan.
• Check part quality periodically against standards.
• Complete set-up schedule and cycles.
• Ensure products meet Quality requirements and procedures.
• Complete first piece inspection.
• Follow safety processes and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (6S, Kaizen).
• Remove molds, inspect, clean, and store.
• Maintain secondary and auxiliary equipment in the press area.

Skills

Injection molding experience

Mathematics & data entry

Reading work instructions

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Education

HS degree or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Set Up Technician I

Job Description:

Setup Technician – JD

The Role

The Injection Set-Up Technician position is responsible for processing and setting up and starting up of injection molding equipment. Completes other duties as assigned.

In this role you will:

• Starts up and cycle production equipment, ensuring that equipment is properly adjusted to produce acceptable parts within production standards established by the company
• Periodically checks quality of parts produced
• Completes the set-up schedule and cycle as according to plan
• Ensures all products comply with all Quality requirements and are handled according to established procedures
• Completes first piece inspection process
• Follows all safety processes and procedures
• Participates in continuous improvement activities such as 6s, Kaizen events, etc.
• Removes molds and inspects, cleans and repairs before storing
• Maintains all secondary and auxiliary equipment from the press area

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

• HS degree or GED
• 1-2 years exposure to Plastic injection Molding, basic mathematics, systematic approach to trouble-shooting and problem-solving approach
• Ability to read and understand work instructions
• Ability to perform math computations and computer data entry
• Demonstrate problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to learn and operate related molding equipment (i.e. MTC, Robotic fixtures, etc)
• Focuses on key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, growth, cost effectiveness and product/system quality
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; climb a ladder up to 15 ft, and walk and stand during entire shift
• Ability to detect quality defects

Your success will be measured by:

• Consistently displaying PACE values and is a role model for the team, understanding the importance to the organization
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Wearing required Personal Protective Equipment
• Performing duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety procedures
• Communicating potential hazards immediately to supervisor

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providingopportunitiestoour employees andpromotionfrom within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organizationand be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $20-22 hourly range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• UP TO a $10k sign on bonus (external applicants only)
• Generous401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellenthealth, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO)policy that empowersyouto take the timeyouneed to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culturewith colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunitytoall employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.