Thermoforming Set-Up Technician

Kruger Family Industries; Town of Portage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries in the United States seeks a Set-Up Technician responsible for pre-production setup and post-production tear downs of thermoforming processes. You will prepare tooling, fixtures, and rails before mold changes and ensure equipment is ready for production.

This role requires 1–3 years experience, ability to work safely, and a forklift license. You will work in a fast-paced environment and participate in continuous improvement of setup times and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–3 years related experience.
• Knowledgeable in basic thermoforming machinery and able to monitor and adjust when needed during operation to optimize production output.
• This individual must be able to set up, tune in and run all thermoforming machines and support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling, plug assists, clamp frames, fixtures, rails, lift tables, I-beams and any other job-related items ahead of the actual mold change.
• Set up all required tools with proper fittings and mounting configuration for production.
• Perform tear down of molds after production run along with anti-freezing and prepping mold for storage.
• Must possess a forklift license.
• Submit warehouse requests and stage tools in assigned area to be picked up and put into storage.
• Must understand the Master Set Up Sheet process and system.

Skills

Thermoforming machinery knowledge

Tooling setup and adjustment

Safety-conscious and manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kruger Family Industries in the United States seeks a Set-Up Technician responsible for pre-production setup and post-production tear downs of thermoforming processes. You will prepare tooling, fixtures, and rails before mold changes and ensure equipment is ready for production.

This role requires 1–3 years experience, ability to work safely, and a forklift license. You will work in a fast-paced environment and participate in continuous improvement of setup times and quality.