Set Up Team Lead

ABB•Hackettstown, NJ

8h•$36 - $37

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Molding Production Manager Job Summary Lead the mold setup function to plan, execute, and continuously improve safe, fast, and right-first-time mold changeovers on molding presses. Coordinate the setup team, maintain mold health and readiness, and support production targets through schedule adherence, quality, and effective communication.

Requirements

5+ years in molding/mold setup; 1–2 years leading or mentoring preferred.
Experience with compression, injection, or transfer presses.
Skilled with changeover tools; able to read prints and setup documentation.
Knowledge of LOTO, rigging, overhead crane/forklift (certifications preferred).
Familiar with ERP/MRP and CMMS; strong communication and problem-solving

Responsibilities

Safe, right-first-time mold changeovers (LOTO, rigging, crane use).
On-time schedule execution and press uptime.
Mold care, preventive maintenance, and readiness status.
Team leadership, training, and shift coverage.
Continuous improvement (SMED, standard work, 5S).
Clear communication with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Materials.
Plan the daily/shift setup schedule and stage molds, tooling, and materials.
Lead huddles; assign tasks; verify completion and handoff to production.
Remove/install molds with proper alignment and torque; follow LOTO and safe rigging/crane practices.
Run trial/splash parts and first-article verification with Quality.
Troubleshoot setup issues; escalate and adjust plans as needed.
Maintain mold condition and documentation; coordinate PM/repairs in CMMS/ERP.
Keep setup kits stocked; sustain 5S and visual controls in the setup area.
Update boards/trackers; ensure effective cross-shift handoffs; participate in meetings.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.
Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.