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Mold Setter - Injection Molding

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Minimum of 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience setting up and operating plastic injection molding machines.
Strong mechanical aptitude and skill using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and lifting equipment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of various mold types, hot runner systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic connections.
Proven ability to read and interpret mold setup sheets, blueprints, and quality control documentation.
Experience troubleshooting processing defects such as flash, sink marks, short shots, and warpage.
Familiarity with machinery safety protocols, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 pounds, including carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs.
Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install parts.
Ability to stoop, lie, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and cleanroom coveralls, and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Install, align, and safely secure molds in plastic injection molding machines using cranes.
Connect water lines, hot runner cables, and hydraulic or pneumatic fittings according to job setup sheets.
Set machine control parameters, including temperatures, pressures, speeds, and stroke limits.
Run initial sample parts and inspect them for visual or dimensional defects before full production.
Troubleshoot setup, cycle time, or quality issues and work with process personnel to make adjustments as needed.
Dismantle, clean, inspect, and properly store molds after production runs are complete.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow plant safety and OSHA guidelines.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Sparks, Nevada
Requisition ID	275300
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<div class="MSWordContent"><p>A plastic injection changeover setup technician installs, removes, and adjusts production molds on injection molding machines. The role requires ensuring safe machine operation, setting proper processing parameters, troubleshooting mechanical or quality issues, and performing routine maintenance to meet production schedules and quality standards.  </div>

Job Responsibilities

Install, align, and secure molds into plastic injection molding machines safely using cranes
Connect water lines, hot runner cables, and hydraulic or pneumatic fittings according to job setup sheets
Set machine control parameters, including temperatures, pressures, speeds, and stroke limits
Run initial sample parts and inspect them for visual or dimensional defects before full production
Troubleshoot setup, cycle time, or quality issues, work with process to adjust as needed
Dismantle, clean, inspect, and store molds properly after production runs are complete
Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all plant safety and OSHA guidelines

Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience setting up and operating plastic injection molding machines
Strong mechanical aptitude and skill using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and lifting equipment
Demonstrated working knowledge of various mold types, hot runner systems, and hydraulic/pneumatic connections
Proven ability to read and interpret mold setup sheets, blue prints, and quality control documentation
Experience troubleshooting processing defects like flash, sink marks, short shots, and warpage
Familiarity with safety protocols, including proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for machinery

Essential Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, clean coveralls in cleanroom, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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Mold Setter - Injection Molding

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