Mold Setter - 1st Shift

TriMas Corporation • Hamilton, IN

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About The Position

TriMas Packaging LLC is seeking a highly motivated Mold Setter for its injection molding facility. The facility operates 40 injection molding machines ranging from 75 to 720 tons and manufactures industrial-market closures, including screw caps and bungs for chemical, paint and solvents, petrochemical, agro-chemical, and janitorial and sanitation markets.

The Mold Setter sets molds and starts presses according to established process guidelines, producing a good first part before handing the job to an operator. The role also includes maintaining process quality, troubleshooting production equipment and recurring process issues, preparing upcoming jobs, and following quality, ISO-9001, and safety procedures. The position reports to the Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of plastic injection mold processing experience and 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 organizational levels.
• Proven ability to work with others to accomplish goals.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced organization while handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Set molds in presses and load process parameters as defined.
• Produce the first good product before handing the job off to an operator.
• Remove, clean, and store molds and auxiliary equipment properly after jobs are complete.
• Maintain work-center process characteristics throughout each job to ensure quality parts.
• Resolve process issues when parts do not meet standards.
• Investigate root causes of repetitive problems and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Diagnose and correct issues related to production equipment setup.
• 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 making process adjustments.
• Work flexible schedules and overtime, including weekends, with or without advance notice.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and assist with relief breaks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED