Mold Setter

SMC Ltd.•Devens, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

A hands-on technical position responsible for the safe and efficient setup, changeover, and support of injection molds and related equipment to meet production, quality, and safety requirements. This role supports daily molding operations through mold installation, line clearance, equipment setup, documentation, and startup support. Qualified individuals may assist with process setup and optimization under direction of engineering or supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection mold setup and changeovers, including secondary and automated equipment
Working knowledge of: Injection molding machines and controls
Working knowledge of: Mold temperature controllers, dryers, loaders, and chillers
Working knowledge of: Common thermoplastic resins and material handling systems
Ability to read and interpret setup sheets, work orders, and basic technical drawings
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all mold changeover functions, including: Installation, removal, and alignment of injection molds
Connection of water lines, hydraulics, electricals, and air lines
Setup and verification of hot runner systems, mold temperature controllers, and chillers
Install and set up secondary and automated equipment, including: Robots, pickers, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
Conveyors, chutes, part separators, and vision systems
Complete line clearance activities and required documentation per quality and regulatory standards
Verify correct mold, resin, and auxiliary equipment per work orders and setup sheets
Support mold startups and restarts, including: Initial shot approval assistance
Monitoring for leaks, alarms, and mechanical issues
Maintain cleanliness, organization, identification, and proper storage of molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment
Identify and report equipment, mold, or process issues to Process Engineering or Maintenance
Assist with general maintenance activities as needed, including preventive maintenance support
Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and machine guarding requirements
Maintain regular attendance, professionalism, and compliance with company policies.
Maintain adequate stock of setup and molding supplies (hoses, fittings, clamps, bolts, etc.) and communicate needs to the responsible individual
Maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness of mold setup carts and work areas (5S)
Ensure safe work practices in all assigned tasks, including proper use of PPE
Participate in mold startups, troubleshooting, and process adjustments if qualified and authorized
Support continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and downtime reduction initiatives
Assist with training of less experienced mold setters as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned.