Die/Mold Setter

TriMas Corporation • Clinton Township, MI

3d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary : 1st Shift (7:30am-4:00pm) Preparing injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and setting molds into Imachines. This includes setting barrel heats, process, robot, end of arm tooling (EOAT), nozzle replacement and any connections (water, air or hydraulic) lines. Pulling existing mold from press and place all equipment not used into proper location. Support material handler responsibilities. Fill out all necessary paperwork.

Requirements

• High School Education or Equivalent (GED) preferred
• Able to prioritize safety and best practices on mold setup.
• One to three months on the job training; is required for the assignment.
• Good attendance is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Read operator and setup instructions.
• Fully understand the function of the mold, such as hydraulic co re sequence, water diagram, etc.
• Setting barrel heats, after ensuring that IMM is purged out of previous material.
• Clean mold’s back plates (clamping surface) and platens before and after each mold change.
• Installation and removal of molds in accordance to the established procedures.
• Use of crane in accordance with the established procedures.
• Install all related connections needed for a mold change.
• Install pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical signals, hot runner, RJG, cores, without damaging them, verifying for leaks and proper signal relation.
• Ability to follow water line diagram, if needed, fill out water diagram.
• Ensure all water lines are connected, flow verified, and safety locks installed.
• If needed hydraulic and/or pneumatic lines are connected and tested for proper function.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees by performing your assigned duties
• Complete required paperwork and any necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain all working areas to be free of any trip hazards, removal of all the unused component from the surrounding area of the IMM when completing the mold changes.

Benefits

• Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED