Choke Setter jobs in Erie, PA

Accudyn Products, Inc. is seeking a Mold Setter to join our team. We provide a high-energy environment with a culture that supports individual growth & opportunities. We are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills who, with attention to detail, can work in a team environment to help deliver a quality product to our customers.

**2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday-Friday**

Summary: The Mold Setter is responsible for the safe and accurate installation and removal of molds from injection molding machines. This includes the installation and changeover of all associated auxiliary equipment and set up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely install plastic injection molds and remove them from the injection molding machines.
• Install necessary water lines, knockout bars, hydraulic lines, air lines, switches, hoppers, dryers, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Follow and complete Accudyn Set-up form MF02-07G.
• Utilize and understand automation equipment.
• Maintain order of the mold storage area and housekeeping practices within the molding department.
• Keep the set-up supply room organized and reorder set-up supplies as needed.
• Record any changes to process and water diagram and complete press cleaning upon completion.
• Keep clamps, bolts, washers, and knockouts organized at the press location.
• May be assigned additional tasks and/or special projects.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school education or GED
• Two years’ experience in the plastics industry or advance from within

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift certification (company provided training)
• Overhead crane operation (company provided training)

Other Skills and Abilities

• Operation of stand-up and sit-down forklift truck.
• Comprehension of hydraulic core systems.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand and power tools.
• Fundamental knowledge of the different plastic materials and their processing.
• Ability to follow and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Self-motivated and performs essential responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and management both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math and solve practical problems that arise on the job.
• Intermediate computer operation with proper instruction.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to walk and stand for long periods of time (3 hrs.).
• Frequently required to lift, carry, stoop, bend and/or stretch.
• Frequently required to lift, push and/or pull at least 40 pounds in a safe method.
• Frequently required to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands.
• Frequently required to talk and hear others.
• Standard visual acuity required.

Work Environment

Noise levels represent standard mild factory environment, falling below OSHA action levels for required hearing conservation programs. PPE available upon request and for any required designated areas, including safety glasses.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• mold setting: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person