Set-up Technician

Essentra • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Essentra is seeking a motivated and mechanically inclined Set-Up Technician to support injection molding operations. This hands-on role is responsible for performing mold changes, installing and removing molds and auxiliary equipment, preparing presses for production runs, and assisting Process Technicians with daily production requirements. The successful candidate will work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and help maintain equipment and work areas to high standards.

Successful candidates are dependable, organized, detail-oriented team players who take ownership of their work, communicate effectively, and collaborate to ensure production equipment is set up efficiently and correctly. They are adaptable, solutions-focused, and eager to contribute to continuous improvement.

Essentra describes a team-oriented environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role offers opportunities to develop technical skills, gain plastics-manufacturing experience, and build a career with a company committed to operational excellence and employee success.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Must provide own tools.

Nice To Haves

• Powered pallet jack experience.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Prior plastics or injection mold set-up experience.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools and power tools to remove and install molds and auxiliary equipment according to production requirements.
• Complete daily process and set-up checklists.
• Clean molds and return them to the Tool Room.
• Clear presses and workstations of parts, scrap, and materials.
• Operate powered pallet jacks and overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work overtime as needed to support business and production requirements.
• Assist Process Technicians with daily production requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed