Process Assistant/Mold Setter
About The Position
Schaefer Plastics North America is a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic products, including waste and recycling containers, reusable totes, packaging solutions, and custom material handling products. As part of a long-standing, family-owned global organization, Schaefer Plastics is committed to quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our manufacturing environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and focused on delivering reliable products to customers across multiple industries. The Process Assistant / Mold Setter supports daily production within the Plastics Division by performing safe, efficient mold changes; preparing machines and auxiliary equipment; assisting with mold and hot-stamp setup; and supporting maintenance, safety, and production needs. This role involves working directly with injection molding equipment and plays an important part in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in or around injection molding machines, die setting, mold changes, or a similar manufacturing environment. This position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safe work practices, reliability, and the ability to work overtime and cover shifts as business needs require.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience working in or around injection molding machines, die setting, mold changes, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and willing to continue training.
- Must be willing to work all shifts for extended periods, based on business needs.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform mold changes safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
- Review production paperwork and schedules to ensure the correct mold and version are prepared before beginning a mold change.
- Set up auxiliary equipment needed for production runs.
- Verify that the correct end-of-arm tooling is selected, installed, and ready for production.
- Ensure mold preventive maintenance tasks are completed according to the scheduled dates and times.
- Assist with preventive maintenance on cart molds when needed and when other assigned mold PM work is caught up.
- Complete hot stamp die changes as required.
- Perform routine walkarounds throughout the shift to verify hot stamp equipment is properly supplied and prepared.
- Ensure the correct foil size is available on hot stamp machines, on the production floor, and on platforms.
- Stage extra rolls of foil at machines to support efficient changeovers.
- Maintain and complete preventive maintenance on hot stamp machines.
- Assist Maintenance Technicians with repairs to machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
- Assist the Safety Coordinator, Technical Manager, and leadership team in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Follow all company safety rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Communicate equipment, mold, tooling, safety, or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
- Provide shift coverage for coworkers when requested by the department supervisor or manager, except in cases of health or emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
