Mold Setter

Century Plastics

  • Shelby Twp, MI
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold, mold components, and machine accessories onto machine press bed and attaches connecting lines. Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects, using precise measuring instruments to meet specifications.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationShelby Twp, MI

    Description

    Job Title:Mold Setter - Injection Molding

    Department:Manufacturing

    FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt

    Revision Date: 5/5/25

    Reports to:Production Supervisor

    Primary Purpose:To assist manufacturing and production with changing out machine molds

    Essential Functions:

    • Mixes catalysts, thermoplastic materials, and coloring pigments according to formula.

    • Repairs and maintains machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools and power tools

    • Removes finished or cured product from dies or mold

    • Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects, using precise measuring instruments to meet specifications

    • Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold, mold components, and machine accessories onto machine press bed and attaches connecting lines

    • Installs dies onto machine or press and coats dies with parting agent

    • Observes and adjusts machine set up and operations to eliminate production of defective parts and products.

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent

    • Strong mechanical skills

    • Attention to detail

    • At least 1 year of experience in mold setting (preferably in automotive manufacturing)

    • MUST be familiar with quick mold changes, auxiliary equipment, and fixtures

    Physical Requirements:Standing, lifting, bending, crouching

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