Mold Setter - 1st Shift

Palmetto State Armory L•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Setter will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility.

Must be experience with a range of IMM tonnage and controlled types
3-5 years' experience in die setting preferred
Ability to push or pull heave loads with the aid of a wheeled cart or rollers
Desire to work within a fast-paced team environment
Must be trainable with a high leave of initiative
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Working knowledge of plant machinery, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatic preferred
Withstand exposure to noise, dust and heat
8th Grade basic skill proficiency in reading, math, and language
Robotics experience preferred
High school diploma or GED required

Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all Thermolators, Robot Control Stations, DME Units, etc.
Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations
Load processing and robot programs, water tools, and set up thermolators, hot runners, and valve gates when necessary
Drive the reduction of scrap through identifying defective mold conditions using corrective action and mold repair items
Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper cleaning of any water and oil emitted from a mold change.
Responsible for the accurate completion of mold set-up sheets
Deliver molding equipment to molding machines per scheduled requirements
Clean and inspect molds according to quality criteria as they are completed
Inspect and perform limited preventive maintenance on molding equipment
Set-up and operate computer controlled (automated) machines
Stack molds
Operate fork truck
Place core in molds according to quality procedures
Report safety related issues as encountered
Perform general housekeeping duties