Mold Setter

About Us:

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

Job Summary:

A hands-on technical position responsible for the safe and efficient setup, changeover, and support of injection molds and related equipment to meet production, quality, and safety requirements. This role supports daily molding operations through mold installation, line clearance, equipment setup, documentation, and startup support. Qualified individuals may assist with process setup and optimization under direction of engineering or supervision.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all mold changeover functions, including:
  • Installation, removal, and alignment of injection molds
  • Connection of water lines, hydraulics, electricals, and air lines
  • Setup and verification of hot runner systems, mold temperature controllers, and chillers
• Install and set up secondary and automated equipment, including:
  • Robots, pickers, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
  • Conveyors, chutes, part separators, and vision systems
• Complete line clearance activities and required documentation per quality and regulatory standards
• Verify correct mold, resin, and auxiliary equipment per work orders and setup sheets
• Support mold startups and restarts, including:
  • Initial shot approval assistance
  • Monitoring for leaks, alarms, and mechanical issues
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, identification, and proper storage of molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment
• Identify and report equipment, mold, or process issues to Process Engineering or Maintenance
• Assist with general maintenance activities as needed, including preventive maintenance support
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and machine guarding requirements
• Maintain regular attendance, professionalism, and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain adequate stock of setup and molding supplies (hoses, fittings, clamps, bolts, etc.) and communicate needs to the responsible individual
• Maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness of mold setup carts and work areas (5S)
• Ensure safe work practices in all assigned tasks, including proper use of PPE
• Participate in mold startups, troubleshooting, and process adjustments if qualified and authorized
• Support continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and downtime reduction initiatives
• Assist with training of less experienced mold setters as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection mold setup and changeovers, including secondary and automated equipment
• Working knowledge of:
  • Injection molding machines and controls
  • Mold temperature controllers, dryers, loaders, and chillers
  • Common thermoplastic resins and material handling systems
• Ability to read and interpret setup sheets, work orders, and basic technical drawings
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

ADA Requirements:

• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move frequently for extended periods
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
• Exposure to machine shop physical hazards including chemicals which may require respiratory protection
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer

What SMC has to offer?

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certifications. Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined salary ranges. We ask all applicants to review salary ranges for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview process.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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