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Mold Setter

Palmetto State Armory L
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026

 

JOB PURPOSE

 

The Mold Setter will coordinate schedules and inventories to ensure efficient and effective operation of the assigned department or facility.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Responsible for maintaining the appearance of all Thermolators, Robot Control Stations, DME Units, etc.
  • Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations
  • Load processing and robot programs, water tools, and set up thermolators, hot runners, and valve gates when necessary
  • Drive the reduction of scrap through identifying defective mold conditions using corrective action and mold repair items
  • Ensures proper care of all equipment especially the managing and proper cleaning of any water and oil emitted from a mold change.
  • Responsible for the accurate completion of mold set-up sheets
  • Deliver molding equipment to molding machines per scheduled requirements
  • Clean and inspect molds according to quality criteria as they are completed
  • Inspect and perform limited preventive maintenance on molding equipment
  • Set-up and operate computer controlled (automated) machines
  • Stack molds
  • Operate fork truck
  • Place core in molds according to quality procedures
  • Report safety related issues as encountered
  • Perform general housekeeping duties


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be experience with a range of IMM tonnage and controlled types
  • 3-5 years' experience in die setting preferred
  • Ability to push or pull heave loads with the aid of a wheeled cart or rollers
  • Desire to work within a fast-paced team environment
  • Must be trainable with a high leave of initiative
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Working knowledge of plant machinery, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatic preferred
  • Withstand exposure to noise, dust and heat
  • 8th Grade basic skill proficiency in reading, math, and language
  • Robotics experience preferred
  • High school diploma or GED required


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Willing to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment, i.e. hot in the summers and cold during winter periods.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods standing.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.  


DIRECT REPORTS


Not Applicable.


Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Prudent Holdings may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.

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