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Material Set-up Technician

ConMet
Canton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

Our ConMet - Canton facility is looking for a team member to join our Molding department technical team. Material Set-up Technicians at our facility move raw material, set up and monitor materials and drying systems for presses.

What You Will Do: 

  • Communicate with outgoing/incoming material set-up technician regarding daily instructions, production schedule and status. Determine daily workflow by referring to the molding schedule.
  • Operate a forklift and hand truck to transfer materials to and from warehouse. Complete daily forklift checklist.
  • Maintain all raw material going to presses and ensure that they are identified and covered at all times.
  • Determine the type and amount of resin, colorant and blowing agents needed for each machine based on the Process Sheets.
  • Maintain material, colorant and blowing agents at presses and dryers to ensure that they never fall below minimum levels.
  • Transport and/or checks dryers and mixers for proper operation, disassemble and connect them properly as required and ensure proper clean outs at production changes.
  • Remove scrap/recycling/regrind material from production floor to the appropriate areas.
  • Notify lead/supervisor of unresolved problems, including incorrect set ups.

What You Need to Be Successful: 

  • Mechanical skills/aptitude
  • Ability to assemble/disassemble equipment correctly
  • Ability to safely manipulate a forklift
  • Ability to use a scan gun correctly
  • Basic problem-solving skills
  • Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection
  • Paid Vacation accrual and Holidays
  • Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Company 401k program match
  • Wellness reimbursement

ConMet is…

A Solutions Provider

We’ve been driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. In fact, ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America.

People-First

Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and our communities across all our global locations.

Customer Focused

For decades, ConMet has been a trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers.

Committed To Sustainability

Today’s biggest global challenges require transformative change, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint and drive environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.

ConMet is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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