Mold Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

Lear CorporationTraverse City, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Lear Corporation is seeking a Mold Setup Technician for the 2nd Shift. We are committed to our employees' growth and success, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment. Our teams have a history of innovation and excellence, consistently earning recognition as one of the World's Most Admired Companies. We believe in empowering our employees, encouraging their passion and drive to succeed through teamwork.

Requirements

  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Exerting up to fifty-six (56) pounds of force frequently.
  • Operate a fork truck and overhead crane.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Support all Lear environmental, quality, health and safety procedures and rules.
  • Ensure that proper procedures are followed, and the working environment is healthy and safe.
  • Work as a team with fellow employees and train new employees in the classification.
  • Maintains the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Complete additional tasks assigned by Shift Supervisor / Department Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure dies are changed efficiently per the production schedule and production material is filled for startup.
  • Efficiently remove existing molds and dies from presses.
  • Install the next scheduled mold or die, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Set up thermolators.
  • Make hoses as required for molds.
  • Ensure molds are set safely and correctly, utilizing the proper equipment setup per the process book (nozzle tip, knockouts, watered correctly, etc.).
  • Fill and maintain materials for both insert and injection presses as needed for mold change.
  • Maintain and clean hoppers and grinders as necessary for complete mold changes.
  • May be requested to function as a material handler per the request of the Supervisor.
  • May be requested to complete additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Support all Lear environmental, quality, health and safety procedures and rules.
  • Ensure that proper procedures are followed, and the working environment is healthy and safe.
  • Work as a team with fellow employees and train new employees in the classification.
  • Maintains the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Complete additional tasks assigned by Shift Supervisor / Department Manager.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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