Die Setter - 2nd shift

US Farathane•Port Huron, MI

1h•Onsite

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Die Setter for the 2nd shift. The Die Setter is directly responsible for machine set-ups, including primary and secondary equipment, for both scheduled and unscheduled events. US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time.
Frequent lifting or lowering objects up to 35lbs.
Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward.
Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching.
Must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all mold changes done per the production schedule and all emergency mold changes.
Responsible for the proper set-up of all die related functions such as watering of the die, knockout, hot runner set-up, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
Responsible for repairing any fluid or air leaks relating to the die.
Responsible for any and all die insert changes.
Responsible for the pulling and resetting of all die halves specifically for the purpose of die repair.
Responsible for the loading and unloading of all die carrying trucks.
Responsible for maintaining the orderly appearance of all die storage.
Responsible for the ordering of, and the orderly appearance of, all die setting supplies including the removal of all said supplies from the molding machine.
Responsible for the initial shooting of all die sets where applicable.
Responsible to ensure all paperwork is completed, submitted and filed in a timely manner.
Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
Responsible to follow all USF policies and procedures.