Mold Setter

Job Details: Job Location: Wichita

• Wichita, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.00Hourly, Job Shift: 2nd Shift, Job Category: Manufacturing, Responsible to properly and efficiently set molds in Injection Mold machines, set up other production equipment as needed, along with helping with other production needs. Install molds, ensuring mold is installed properly and safely on machine platens, as required by the production schedule. Installs, sets up and ensures all needed auxiliary equipment is functioning correctly. Install and remove auxiliary and secondary equipment (drill presses and dryers) as required to produce products. Demonstrates the ability to operate hoists and other equipment in a safe manner. Understands how to confirm, install, and set water lines, die height, ejection stroke, nozzles, heaters, hot runner controllers, hot oil heaters, and other equipment. Ability to read product drawings. Able to use equipment required to check the quality. Has the ability to troubleshoot processing issues with an acceptable outcome. Completes all paperwork timely and completely. Maintain an organized and clean production area ensuring a safe work environment. Report timely all safety, quality and machine issues to supervision. Follows all procedures, rules and works in a safe manner. Must be able to complete crane, lift truck and other government mandated training. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of production procedures, ability to read blueprints and manuals, analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and multitask. Teamwork and professional communication are required. Previous plastics injection molding and factory experience preferred.