Injection Mold Setter

Medivators Inc.•Conroe, TX

5d•$21 - $27

About The Position

The Injection Mold Setter is an entry-level injection molding position responsible for setting up tooling and auxiliary equipment for plastic injection molding machines, including water lines, knock-out bars, and hydraulic lines. The role performs tool changeovers for horizontal and vertical injection molding machines safely and effectively, following documented standard work with a high level of oversight and guidance. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The stated pay range is $20.74–$26.97 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential; the position is also eligible for bonus participation. The role supports production by verifying paperwork, ensuring raw materials are available and loaded correctly, and packing parts as needed. It follows the company’s medical manufacturing quality system under ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines, as well as company safety policies and OSHA rules. The setter regularly operates an overhead crane and contributes to scheduling and continuous improvement activities. STERIS describes its benefits as including competitive pay, paid time off and nine additional holidays, long- and short-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, maternity and paternity leave, pet insurance and other program discounts, tuition reimbursement, continuing education programs, and opportunities for advancement and a stable long-term career. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of manufacturing experience or experience in another position demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
Detail-oriented approach to complete accurate documentation.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an injection molding environment.
Experience with hand measurement equipment such as calipers and gage pins.

Responsibilities

Set injection molding tools and auxiliary equipment according to procedures, with a high level of oversight.
Verify production paperwork before handing off to production.
Perform material handling as needed to ensure appropriate raw materials are available and loaded according to production paperwork.
Pack production parts as needed.
Follow the company’s medical manufacturing quality system, ISO 13485, and FDA guidelines to ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Follow company safety policies and OSHA rules and regulations.
Operate an overhead crane regularly.
Help meet scheduling targets and communicate potential issues and deviations appropriately.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, including submitting ideas, making safety observations, supporting 5S, adhering to standard work, and tracking or charting data.
Maintain the organization of mold storage racks and the cleanliness and organization of the mold change cart.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet facility objectives.