Job Description

Mold Set-Up Technician

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Position Overview
A leading automotive supplier is seeking a skilled Mold Set-Up Technician to join their team in Battle Creek, MI. This role is responsible for efficiently and safely changing injection molding machine dies, robotic tooling, and programs to ensure continuous, high-quality production. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, independent troubleshooting capabilities, and hands-on experience with large-tonnage injection molding machinery and robotics.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently change injection molding machine dies, robotic tooling, machine programs, and robot programs.
• Verify standard operating conditions and complete setup verifications to ensure machine changeovers meet established requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot injection molding machines ranging from 180 to 1,600 tons.
• Program and modify 3-axis and 6-axis robot positions as required for production.
• Perform minor adjustments to molding machine settings, including pressure, temperature, speed, and feed rate, to ensure product quality.
• Participate in troubleshooting production-related issues, machine breakdowns, process concerns, and scheduling challenges.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an injection molding technician or in mold set-up.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and solve problems independently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Yushin and Star robots.
• Demonstrated experience with injection molding process optimization.

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