D Shift Setup Technician

D Shift Setup Technician

Company: Intertech Plastics LLC

Primary Location: 12850 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80239 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Injection Molding Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, changing over, and starting injection molding machines to support production needs. This role ensures molds, materials, and processes are set correctly so parts meet quality, safety, and production standards.

D Shift Schedule: Every other Wednesday. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 5:50pm - 6:00am.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mold changes and machine setups according to the production schedule
• Install, connect, and verify water lines, air lines, hydraulics, and auxiliary equipment
• Load and confirm correct resins, colorants, and additives per job requirements
• Set and adjust machine parameters during startup to meet quality specifications
• Start machines and approve parts prior to full production run
• Troubleshoot setup and startup issues related to molds, materials, and equipment
• Work closely with operators, quality, and maintenance to resolve production issues
• Complete setup documentation and update process sheets as required
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout tagout and housekeeping standards
• Support continuous improvement efforts and standard work practices

On-Site: This role is required to be on-site 4-5 days at the Denver, CO location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of Previous experience in a plastics injection molding setup or technician role
• Working knowledge of injection molding machines, molds, and materials
• Ability to read setup sheets, job travelers, and basic part prints
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific molding machines, robots, or auxiliary equipment
• Understanding of scientific molding or process optimization techniques
• Forklift or overhead crane experience
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving equipment
• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and pushing throughout the shift
• Shift work, overtime, and weekend work may be required

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $23.50 - $28.50/hour.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate''s qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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