Mold Setter - Set Up 1

Kohler Co.•Sheridan, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Kohler Co. manufacturing teams are hiring Mold Setters for their Sheridan facility. This role is crucial for crafting excellence in their production processes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about safety and innovation, with opportunities for advancement within the company. The position requires performing all duties within the department, following instructions, and communicating effectively. Key tasks include reading blueprints and bills of materials for product specifications, knowledge of dryers, blenders, and granulators, and installing/adjusting holding devices and fastening molding tools. The Mold Setter will also select and set machine speeds and feeds, start machines to obtain first run work pieces, and verify dimensional tolerances. Assisting with process problems, including cycle optimization using scientific molding principles, and instructing operators on machine setup and operation are also part of the role. This is an onsite position in Sheridan, AR, with a specific shift requirement (Red 1: 05:48am - 6:00pm, 2/2/3 schedule).

Requirements

Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.
Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read blueprints and have mathematical knowledge to calculate figures.
Must be able to lift and or move 25 pounds-50 pounds frequently.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Consistent attendance and work performance.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of Plastic Mold Setting manufacturing experience.
Must have two year technical certification or eighteen months related training.
Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Must have SAP manufacturing knowledge.
Must have experience with robots and sprue pickers.
Knowledge of Plastics resins such as ABS, PP, PE, Nylon, Acrylics, GFYN, Acetal, Isoplast, Noral, Dynaflex, Santopreame.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties associated within the department.
Follow instructions and communicate effectively.
Read blueprint, bill of materials (BOM) for product specifications.
Must have knowledge of dryers, blenders, and granulators.
Installs and adjusts holding device and fastens specified molding tools in position.
Selects and sets speed and feed of machine according to type of operation.
Starts machine to obtain first run work piece and verifies dimensional tolerances.
Must be able to assist with process problems that may arise which include but are not limited cycle optimization using scientific molding principles.
Instructs Operators or other workers in machine setup and operation.
Sets up machines and equipment other than machine tools.