Die Setter - 3rd Shift

TriMas Corporation•Clinton Township, MI

4d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for 3rd Shift, Sunday-Thursday with hours of 11:30pm-8:00am. The Die Setter is responsible for preparing injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and setting molds into machines. This includes setting barrel heats, process, robot, end of arm tooling (EOAT), nozzle replacement, and any connections (water, air, or hydraulic) lines. The role also involves pulling existing molds from presses, storing unused equipment, supporting material handler responsibilities, and completing necessary paperwork. The position requires the ability to read and understand operator and setup instructions, including the function of the mold, hydraulic core sequence, and water diagrams. The Die Setter must ensure all connections and lines are properly installed and tested, maintain a safe and clean working environment, and complete documentation accurately and timely. The role is on-site 5-6 days a week at the Clinton Township, MI location.

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 and fully understand the function of the mold, such as hydraulic core sequence, water diagram, etc.
Set barrel heats after ensuring the injection molding machine (IMM) is purged of previous material.
Clean mold’s back plates (clamping surface) and platens before and after each mold change.
Install and remove molds in accordance with established procedures.
Use of crane in accordance with 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.
Follow water line diagram, and if needed, fill out water diagram.
Ensure all water lines are connected, flow verified, and safety locks installed.
Connect and test hydraulic and/or pneumatic lines for proper function if needed.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees by performing 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, and remove all unused components from the surrounding area of the IMM when completing mold changes.
Support material handler responsibilities.
Fill out all necessary paperwork.