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Job Title: Mold Setter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mold Setter for our 2nd shift (3 PM - 11:15 PM, Monday - Friday) with the possibility of some weekend work. This role involves setting molds for injection molding machines and monitoring the manufacturing process to ensure quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Set molds for injection molding machines.

+ Monitor manufacturing process including temperature, pressure, cycle times, and flow rates via the HMI screen.

+ Verify color concentrates and perform color changes as required.

+ Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure parts meet customer specifications.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in mold setting.

+ Mechanically inclined with the ability to make machine adjustments.

+ Proficiency in overhead crane operation.

+ Experience with injection molding, process validation, and plastic molding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Injection molding mold setter experience is strongly preferred.

+ Consideration will be given to candidates with die setter or extensive press experience.

+ Ability to memorize a long sequence of tasks to be performed in a short timeframe during the process.

Why Work Here?

We offer a family-oriented, laid-back environment with a 7-8 year average employee tenure. Benefits start the first of the month after hire, including a 4% 401K match after 60 days and an annual perfect attendance bonus. Our attendance program allows you to earn points redeemable for gift cards, and uniforms are provided. If required to work on a Sunday, double time (2X) is provided.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a plastic injection molding facility with approximately 400 employees. The temperature inside the facility reflects the outside conditions as it is not temperature controlled. The 2nd shift team will consist of six mold setters once all positions are filled.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Leitchfield, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K match

Generous Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Yearly Steel toe reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Leitchfield,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.