Mold Setter/Technician (Plastic Injection Molding) - 2nd Shift

Company: Rieke LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

We are looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter/Processor with proven experience in safely completing mold set-ups and processing to produce quality products. This person will work in a high volume, fast paced environment that currently has 38 injection molding machines ranging from 85 to 720 ton.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that safe practices are followed on a daily basis by following all safety procedures.

• Ensure injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and associated automated systems are set to regulation parameters, are producing product that meets quality standards and all production goals.

• Set up and start up molding machines. Check product with calipers, optical comparators, and other testing methods and devices.

• Monitor and troubleshoot processing problems, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and document process changes.

• Understand the importance of reducing material scrap to protect our environment and reduce costs.

• Provide feedback on mold design and assist Tool and Die Makers to dial in each mold for optimal cycle time and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of plastic injection mold processing experience from mold setting through successful processing.

• Must have experience with lock out tag out.

• Must have experience with calipers, indicating micrometers, and reading inspection specs.

• Hands on experience with high volume injection molding.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Troubleshooting ability is required.

• Experience in Injection Molding Tooling and/or Maintenance is preferred.

• Previous Paulson Training is a plus.