Demo

Mold Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

Lear Corporation
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You.

POSITION: Mold Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Mold Set Tech Essential Functions:

  • To ensure that dies are changed efficiently per the production schedule, and production material is filled for start up
  • Efficiently remove existing molds and dies from presses
  • Install next scheduled mold or die and ensure minimal downtime
  • Set up thermolators
  • Make hoses as required for molds
  • Ensure molds are set safely and correctly, utilizing the proper equipment set up per the process book (nozzle tip, knockouts, watered correctly, etc.)
  • Fill and maintain materials for both insert and injection presses as needed for mold change
  • Maintain and clean hoppers and grinders as necessary for “complete” mold changes
  • May be requested to function as a material handler per the request of the Supervisor
  • May be requested to complete additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Job Requirements

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Exerting up to fifty-six (56) pounds of force frequently
  • Operate a fork truck and overhead crane
  • Support all Lear environmental, quality, health and safety procedures and rules.
  • Ensure that proper procedures are followed, and the working environment is healthy and safe
  • Work as a team with fellow employees and train new employees in the classification
  • Maintains the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Complete additional tasks assigned by Shift Supervisor / Department Manager

Mold Set Tech Evaluations

  • Mold Set Tech evaluation will be made on a weekly basis.
  • Training will follow the training plan.
  • There is a 60-day qualification period.

Working Conditions

Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:

  • Lifting packages up to 56 pounds.
  • Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and occasional crouching.

Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) Usually Associated With This Classification

  • The associate is subject to environmental conditions common to a plant environment, including cramped conditions between presses and enclosures.
  • Some exposure to loud noise and oil.

Environmental Conditions (Hazards) Usually Associated With This Classified

  • Exposure to Hi-Lo traffic, battery charger, possible cuts from material tail and banding, occasional exposure to wet or slippery dock plates.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Salary.com Estimation for Mold Setup Technician - 2nd Shift in Traverse, MI
$52,903 to $67,809
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Lear Corporation

  • Lear Corporation Montgomery, AL
  • Production Assembly Team Member Location: Montgomery, AL, US, 36105 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Operations Requisition ID: 43889 Employment... more
  • Just Posted

  • Lear Corporation Montgomery, AL
  • Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Location: Montgomery, AL, US, 36105 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Engineering Requisition ID: 44780 Emp... more
  • Just Posted

  • Lear Corporation Selma, AL
  • EH&S Specialist Location: Selma, AL, US, 36701 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Health & Safety Requisition ID: 46422 Employment Type: Salary Le... more
  • Just Posted

  • Lear Corporation Duncan, SC
  • SEAT ASSEMBLER - 3rd SHIFT Location: Duncan, SC, US, 29334 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Manufacturing Requisition ID: 43789 Employment Type:... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Mold Setup Technician - 2nd Shift jobs in the Traverse, MI area that may be a better fit.

  • Metal Technologies Ravenna, MI
  • Who We Are: Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • Grand Haven Custom Molding Grand Haven, MI
  • ```html Mold Set Up Technician - 3rd Shift Location: Grand Haven, MI, 49417 Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 10:45 PM - 7:30 AM Job Description We are seeking a s... more
  • 21 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!