Entry Level Process Technician/Mold Setter
$22-$24 (based on experience)
+$1/hr shift premium
OT available (not mandated)
Vicksburg, MI
Job Description: The Mold Setter is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of presses and answering operator call lights. This role involves setting up jobs before production begins, maintaining proper operation methods, and performing basic machine maintenance. The Mold Setter may also serve as a back-up supervisor when the shift supervisor is unavailable, ensuring machine efficiency and shift utilization by promptly setting and processing molds.
Review schedule for upcoming jobs and confirm necessary tools for changes.
Complete mold changes per Mattec and start-up, wearing hard hats and locking out machines.
Ensure cycle runs to standard and notify supervisor if deviations occur.
Submit start-up paperwork and first shot to Quality Leader.
Clean and organize machine area post set-up, ensuring molds are returned to racks.
Complete daily mold maintenance sheets and PCLs.
Answer alarms and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Perform daily audits to verify set-up verifications and process adjustments.
Maintain proper operation methods and make necessary machine adjustments considering engineering and quality guidelines.
Set tools following established processes.
Maintain department housekeeping by organizing tools and equipment.
Participate in courses to develop or broaden processing or tool setting skills.
Essential Skills
1+ years of injection mold processing experience
2+ years of mold or die setting experience
Knowledge of molding process, secondary operations, and standard processes
Additional Skills & Qualifications
RJG exposure
Overhead Crane experience
Forklift Certification
Process Engineering experience
Why Work Here
The company offers a clean and pristine shop environment with excellent communication from management. Employees enjoy paid lunches and breaks, quarterly attendance bonuses, and annual bonuses. There is potential for growth and upward mobility, making it a great place to advance your career.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in VICKSBURG,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
