Mold Setter / Die Setter – Injection Molding
Location: Akron, OH
Pay: $21.00 – $24.00/hour
Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Available
Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mold Setter / Die Setter to join an established plastics manufacturing operation in the Akron, OH area.
This is a hands-on role within an injection molding environment, responsible for setting and removing molds, connecting auxiliary equipment, supporting machine start-ups, troubleshooting molding issues, and carrying out minor mold maintenance and repairs.
The company is hiring across all three shifts, making this a great opportunity for an experienced mold setter looking for a stable position within a growing manufacturing environment.
Shift Schedule
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM — +$0.75/hour shift premium
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM — +$0.50/hour shift premium
Pay
$21.00 – $24.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional shift premiums apply to 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and remove molds on plastic injection molding machines
- Clean and prepare mold mounting surfaces before installation
- Properly align molds and sprue bushings before securing molds in the press
- Transport molds to and from molding machines using an overhead crane or tow motor
- Safely install and connect water lines, air lines, thermolators, hydraulic lines, cores, knock-out plates, hoses and other auxiliary equipment
- Complete machine and processing set-ups prior to production
- Start production runs and assist with machine start-ups and processing adjustments
- Monitor molding operations and make appropriate adjustments to presses and related equipment
- Troubleshoot issues involving molds, presses and auxiliary molding equipment
- Perform minor mold maintenance, repairs, cleaning and lubrication
- Safely disassemble molds when required
- Assist the shift leadership team with machine and equipment-related problems
- Support production scheduling and shift operations when required
- Complete and update shop orders, process documentation and work instructions
- Communicate important job requirements, machine conditions and production information to the following shift
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
- Follow all hazardous energy control / lockout-tagout procedures and company safety requirements
- Perform additional manufacturing and equipment support duties as required
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2+ years of experience setting molds on plastic injection molding machines
- Experience with injection molding equipment and processes
- Ability to safely install, remove and connect injection molds
- Experience working with mold auxiliary equipment and connections
- Experience troubleshooting molds, presses and molding equipment
- Ability to perform basic mold maintenance and repairs
- Experience operating a tow motor / forklift
- Ability to safely operate an overhead crane or hoist
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal work instructions
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to measure accurately and work with basic tools
- Current, valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience as a:
- Mold Setter
- Mold Technician
- Die Setter
- Injection Molding Technician
- Process Technician
- Molding Technician
- Machine Setter
- Plastics Manufacturing Technician
are encouraged to apply.
Experience with robots, automated molding equipment, thermolators, hydraulic systems, pneumatic connections and auxiliary molding equipment is highly beneficial.
Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on manufacturing position. The successful candidate must be comfortable:
- Standing and walking for the majority of the shift
- Frequently bending, twisting, stooping and reaching
- Lifting and moving items weighing approximately 25–75 lbs
- Working around heat, dust and industrial manufacturing equipment
- Working at heights and in confined or tight areas when required
- Using hand tools and mechanical equipment
- Working around large molds and heavy machinery
- Safely operating lifting equipment, cranes and tow motors
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Injection Molding Mold Setter to join an established plastics manufacturing operation in Akron.
You'll be working in a hands-on environment where your experience with mold changes, injection molding presses, auxiliary equipment and troubleshooting will be directly valuable to the production team.
If you have at least 2 years of injection molding mold-setting experience and are looking for a stable manufacturing opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
