Mold Setter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mold Setter

Job Description

Join a dynamic and dedicated team as a Mold Setter, where you will be responsible for performing mold changes and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform 4-5 mold changes per shift, including locking out and tagging out machinery.
• Unscrew all hoses, remove existing molds, and transport them to the tool room.
• Insert new molds, attach water lines, and dial in temperatures.
• Conduct a first-piece run-off and troubleshoot until the product is within specifications.
• Work collaboratively in two-person teams within a shift of four individuals.
• Produce secondary parts for further assembly at other plant locations.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in mold/die setting in the plastic industry.
• Proficiency in working with cranes and Hilo forklifts, with 2 years of experience.
• Ability to work an average of 6 days per week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with first-piece troubleshooting, including addressing issues such as burn, splay, and short.

Why Work Here?

This is a direct hire position offering excellent benefits and a close-knit, family-like work environment at a smaller location. Enjoy being part of a supportive team where every contribution is valued.

Work Environment

Work in a very clean and modern manufacturing facility equipped with smaller extrusion machines and larger plastic injection machines, including dual profile rotary and double-shot injection presses. Utilize state-of-the-art equipment such as Engels, Van Dorns, and 60-ton overhead cranes. Shift are 3rd Shift (11pm to 7am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of LAKE ORION, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $37440.00/yr.

Benefits start 30 days after hire. Good medical, dental, vision, 401k, short term life and 2 weeks pto.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LAKE ORION,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.