Mold Setter - 1st Shift

TriMas Corporation•Hamilton, IN

About The Position

TriMas Packaging LLC is seeking a highly motivated Mold Setter to work at its injection molding facility. The facility operates 40 injection molding machines ranging from 75 to 720 tons and manufactures closures, including screw caps and bungs, for industrial markets such as chemical, paint and solvents, petrochemical, agro-chemical, and janitorial and sanitation. The Mold Setter sets molds and starts presses within established process guidelines and reports to the Shift Supervisor. The role includes setting up jobs, maintaining process and product quality, troubleshooting production issues, and following quality, ISO-9001, and safety procedures. The position is hourly and full-time, with a first-shift designation. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, sometimes without advance notice, is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of plastic injection mold processing experience, including a history of successful job setup and processing.
Computer skills.
Basic SPC knowledge and knowledge of product and customer requirements.
Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees and contractors at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to work with others to accomplish goals.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced organization while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends with or without advanced notice.

Responsibilities

Set molds in presses and load process parameters as defined.
Produce the first good product before handing off to an operator.
Remove, clean, and store molds and auxiliary equipment after jobs are complete.
Maintain work-center process characteristics throughout production to ensure quality parts.
Resolve process issues when parts do not meet standards.
Investigate root causes of recurring problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
Diagnose and correct production-equipment setup issues.
Pre-stage the next scheduled production job, including auxiliary equipment and watering requirements.
Follow quality guidelines and ISO-9001 guidelines.
Follow safety procedures when changing and setting up molds and adjusting processes.
Work flexible schedules, overtime, and weekends, with or without advance notice.
Perform minor equipment maintenance and assist with relief breaks.