Vacuum Form Setup & Startups Technician

Watkins Wellness; Lapeer, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Faucet Company in the United States seeks a Setup Technician to support safe and accurate tool changes, cell startups, equipment readiness, and production support in the Vacuum Forming department.

This hands-on role verifies critical setup items, assists with startup issues, and participates in 5S, minor PM tasks, and deep cleaning around vacuum formers, robots, tooling areas, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with production setup, tooling, machine operation, or similar technical work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment setup requirements.
• Good communication, dependability, and ability to support production needs (overtime/weekend as needed).
• Ability to operate lift equipment or obtain certification for forklift/crane as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, changeover and startup support for vacuum forming equipment.
• Verify tool, location, machine program, temperature zones, cycle timing, fixtures, and setup requirements before startup.
• Support startup, first-piece run-off, and quality verification requirements.
• Perform minor PMs, 5S activities, and deep cleaning around equipment and tooling areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Production setup

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Delta Faucet Company in the United States seeks a Setup Technician to support safe and accurate tool changes, cell startups, equipment readiness, and production support in the Vacuum Forming department.

This hands-on role verifies critical setup items, assists with startup issues, and participates in 5S, minor PM tasks, and deep cleaning around vacuum formers, robots, tooling areas, and related equipment.