Mold Changer - A Shift
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $52k (534 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Set up molds and dies and adjust injection, compression and transfer molding machines to produce plastic parts to spec.
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Why it is interesting. Hands-on setup of injection, compression and transfer molding presses, with sample inspection by micrometer and microscope
Might not be for you. 12-hour shifts with reasonable mandatory overtime possible
Adjacent materials role:Sets up and adjusts compression, injection and transfer machines to mold plastic materials; blow molding experience required; sets forming pressure and curing time
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Industry
- Packaging
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
- Schedule
- Rotating shifts
Role details
Sparta TN Full time R21871
Location Address: 600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583
Work Shift: 12hr-A Shift (United States of America)
The mold changer is responsible for setting molds and dies, and setting up and adjusting compression, injuection, and transfer machines used to mold plastic materials to specified shape according to blueprints and designs.
Essential Function - Roles/Responsibilities Reads specifications to determine machine setup and prescribed temperature and time settings. Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold or mold components, and machine accessories, onto machine press bed, according to guide marks, using hoist, power tools, and hand tools. Attaches connecting lines, for example air, oil, or water to mold, and adjusts controls to regulate mold temperature. Sets machine controls and turns dials to regulate specified machine forming pressure and plastic curing time in mold. Starts machine to produce sample product.
Measures and visually inspects sample product for surface and dimensional defects, using microscope, micrometer, and gauges, and adjusts machine setup to eliminate defects. May also repair and maintain machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools and power tools. May also be designated according to type of machine set up as Compression-Molding-Machine Setter (plastic industry), Injection-Molding-Machine Setter (plastics prod ) + Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.
High School Degree, GED, or equivalent 2+ years blow molding or similar manufacturing experience
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