Mold Setter
Lexington, NC
Pay: $30 - $35 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | Day or Night Shift Options
About the Opportunity
Join a rapidly growing, well-established plastics manufacturer producing high-quality injection molded components for a variety of industries. The company operates with modern equipment, a strong commitment to safety, and a collaborative team environment where skilled technicians play a key role in keeping production running efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mold Setter looking to join a stable and growing business with long-term career opportunities.
Position Overview
The Mold Setter is responsible for performing mold changeovers, preparing injection molding machines for production, and ensuring setups are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. Working closely with production, process technicians, and maintenance, you'll help maximise uptime while maintaining quality and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mold changes in accordance with the daily production schedule
- Prepare injection molding machines for production by completing accurate mold setups
- Verify machine setups before releasing equipment to production
- Troubleshoot basic molding, tooling, and setup issues to minimise downtime
- Assist with the installation of new molds and production tooling
- Perform preventative maintenance on molds and assist with minor equipment maintenance as required
- Ensure molds, tooling, and work areas are clean, organised, and maintained to company standards
- Conduct daily inspections of equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and material handling equipment
- Follow all safety procedures and quality standards throughout the setup process
- Communicate any equipment, tooling, or production issues to supervisors and maintenance personnel
Qualifications
- 3+ years of injection molding or mold setting experience
- Strong knowledge of mold setup, changeovers, and injection molding equipment
- Experience troubleshooting setup and tooling issues
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Forklift and overhead crane experience (or willingness to obtain certification)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Stable, growing company with opportunities for career advancement
- Clean, modern manufacturing facility
- Supportive, team-focused working environment
Benefits
Work Location: In person
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
