Job Description
Precision, Robotics, and Scale Are you an experienced Die Setter looking for a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you can utilize your technical expertise? We are seeking a Die Setter with experience in plastics injection molding or plastics die setting to manage scheduled and unscheduled machine setups for primary and secondary equipment.
If you have a background in plastics, understand the nuances of mold changes, and are comfortable working with state-of-the-art machinery and robotics, we want you on our production team.
What You’ll Do:
- Executing Mold Changes: Efficiently handle all scheduled and emergency mold changes according to the production schedule.
- Technical Setups: Properly configure all die functions, including die watering, knockouts, hot runner setups, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Troubleshoot & Repair: Address fluid or air leaks related to the die, executing die insert changes, and pull/reset die halves for repairs.
- Logistics & Inventory: Load/unload die-carrying trucks, maintain an orderly die storage area, and manage die setting supplies.
- Initial Runs: Conduct initial test shots for die sets where applicable.
- Safety & Compliance: Complete all required tracking paperwork and strictly follow OSHA safety regulations (including wearing proper, form-fitting attire around moving parts).
Requirements:
- The Background: Minimum of 1 year of experience with plastics die setting within a plastic injection molding environment.
- The Expertise: Proven experience with mold setups and direct exposure to common maintenance problems.
- The Tech Comfort: Familiarity with modern, state-of-the-art controls on injection molding machines and robots.
- The Skills: Ability to operate a forklift, read blueprints/diagrams, do basic math (including percentages), and complete simple correspondence.
- Physical Capability: Ability to stand for long periods, work around moving mechanical parts, and regularly lift/move up to 45 lbs.
salary: $43,680 - $51,870 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Responsibilities - Responsible for all mold changes done per the production schedule and all emergency mold changes.
- Responsible for the proper set-up of all die related functions such as watering of the die, knockout, hot runner set-up, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
- Responsible for repairing any fluid or air leaks relating to the die.
- Responsible for any and all die insert changes.
- Responsible for the pulling and resetting of all die halves specifically for the purpose of die repair.
- Responsible for the loading and unloading of all die carrying trucks.
- Responsible for maintaining the orderly appearance of all die storage.
- Responsible for the ordering of, and the orderly appearance of, all die setting supplies including the removal of all said supplies from the molding machine.
- Responsible for the initial shooting of all die sets where applicable.
- Responsible to ensure all paperwork is completed, submitted and filed in a timely manner.
- Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
- Responsible to follow all USF policies and procedures.
Qualifications - Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of one year experience in plastics die setting.
- Must be experienced in mold set-ups, and exposure to maintenance problems.
- Must be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The essential functions of this role include:
- working in a smoke free environment
- wearing steel toe shoes
- working in a non-temperature controlled environment
- manual lifting up to 45lbs
- standing for 7 hours at one time
- working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
- plastics die setting (1 year of experience is required)
- mold set up (1 year of experience is preferred)
- machine controls
- plastic injection molding (1 year of experience is preferred)
- hot runner setup (1 year of experience is preferred)
- die watering (1 year of experience is preferred)
- forklift (1 year of experience is preferred)
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 1 year
- Experience level: Entry Level
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Shift work