Set-Up Technician (2nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Westfall Technik•Ansonia, CT

About The Position

The Set-Up Technician ensures the efficient, safe, and accurate installation and startup of injection molds, machines, and related support equipment. The role is responsible for mold changeovers, material handling, documentation, and ensuring the molding area is ready for production. It requires mechanical skill, organization, communication, presentation, systems understanding, and analytical thinking. The technician performs mold installations, startups, changeovers, sample runs, and production operations; maintains mold and process documentation; supports mold tryouts and validations; troubleshoots equipment and process issues; conducts basic preventive maintenance; handles raw materials; and supports shipping and receiving, continuous improvement, and team training. The position works on the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a molding technician or setup technician role in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform safe mold installations and operate all molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs. infrequently and work on feet for extended periods.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.
Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly and confidently across departments and to external stakeholders.
Ability to create and deliver presentations using data and visual tools such as charts and slides.
High analytical ability for problem-solving, trend analysis, and process evaluation using statistical and logical methods.
Ability to work well with others one-on-one, remotely, via video and phone, and independently.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in injection molding or mechanical systems.
Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP systems, and digital quality tools such as SPC software, Minitab, or Microsoft Power BI.

Responsibilities

Perform timely mold installations, startups, and changeovers in coordination with the Molding Engineer.
Ensure correct water, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hookups for mold interfaces.
Operate molding machines and auxiliary equipment for sample runs or production as required.
Tag, clean, and store molds according to site protocols and preventive maintenance standards.
Conduct shift turnover meetings or provide written updates for shift-to-shift communication.
Document setup processes, mold performance, material data, and shift activities using the E2 Shop System or other ERP tools.
Participate in sampling reviews and mold validations, and communicate results to cross-functional teams.
Support mold tryouts and process development by setting parameters, analyzing outputs, and documenting findings.
Help analyze and resolve equipment or process issues and provide data-driven insights and corrective recommendations.
Follow documented mold-handling and production processes and comply with safety, quality, and production systems.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the plant floor, molding machines, support equipment, and mold storage areas.
Perform basic preventive maintenance on machines and support equipment as directed.
Support raw material mixing, drying, inventory control, and documentation of usage and batch integrity.
Assist with shipping and receiving preparations, particularly for tooling, molds, and related components.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and team training related to mold setup, validation, and troubleshooting.
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and operational priorities.