Plastic Injection Mold Setter

Position: Plastic Injection Molding Setter

COME AND JOIN THE TEAM MAKING FUN AND COLORFUL CHILDRENS' TOYS at American Plastic Toys in Walled Lake! We are all about making amazing toys to delight children! American Plastic Toys is a reputable company that specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality plastic children's toys for over 60 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation, and we are looking for several skilled and experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setters to join our team. Position does require occasional overtime during peak production schedules. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and become your work family!

Main Responsibilities: The Plastic Injection Mold Setter will be responsible for setting up and maintaining plastic injection molding machines and ensuring they operate efficiently. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver, have a strong attention to detail, and be able to work independently.

• Set up and maintain various sizes of molds into plastic injection molding machines to insure parts are produced within specification.
• Perform machine and mold changes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform any necessary mold adjustments during set up, check accuracy during production and troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to the mold.
• Configure, adjust and operate automatic or semi-automatic presses and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure the quality production of assigned jobs at expected production level.
• Operate overhead crane to transport molds to and from each press.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure production goals are met.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during machine and mold changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum one year experience with setting steel molds, changing fluid lines and operating an overhead crane.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of quality control, cost reduction, materials and productions processes; Basic knowledge of press operation. Good communication skills. Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; Ability to accurately prepare documents, production sheets and other reports and related paperwork as required by our procedures.

Physical Demands: The position is in a manufacturing environment and involves walking, standing for long periods of time throughout the day. It requires being able to lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 75 pounds. Stooping/bending/twisting is required on regular basis.

Work Environment: Work performed in a manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience operating an overhead crane?
• Do you have experience with installing/removing fluid lines when changing a steel mold?
• Are you available to work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday or 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Setting Molds for Plastic Injection Molding Equipment: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Walled Lake, MI 48390: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person