Mold Setter - Technician (1st Shift)

TriMas Corporation•Auburn, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rieke LLC is seeking an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter/Processor to safely complete mold set-ups and processing to produce quality products. This role operates in a high volume, fast-paced environment and is for the 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 6am - 2pm, with some weekend work required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) to five (5) years of plastic injection mold processing experience from mold setting through successful processing.
Must have experience with lock out tag out.
Must have experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.
Hands on experience with high volume injection molding.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Troubleshooting ability is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Injection Molding Tooling and/or Maintenance is preferred.
Previous Paulson Training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that safe practices are followed on a daily basis by following all safety procedures.
Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and associated automated systems are set to regulation parameters, are producing product that meets quality standards and all production goals.
Set up and start up molding machines.
Check product with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.
Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes.
Understand the importance of reducing material scrap to protect our environment and reduce costs.
Provide feedback on mold design and assist Tool and Die Makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality