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Job Title: Skilled Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and skilled Mold Setter to join our team on the 2nd shift. As a Mold Setter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our injection molding machines. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining high-quality standards and meeting customer specifications.

Responsibilities

+ Set molds for injection molding machines.

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

+ Verify color concentrates are correct and perform color changes as required.

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

Essential Skills

+ Experience in mold setting.

+ Mechanical aptitude.

+ Ability to make machine adjustments.

+ Proficiency in overhead crane operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strongly preferred experience in injection molding mold setting.

+ Consideration for candidates with die setter or extensive press experience.

+ Capability to memorize a long sequence of tasks performed within a short timeframe.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-oriented and laid-back environment where employees enjoy a generous benefits package starting on the first of the month after hiring. With an average employee tenure of 7-8 years, you'll find stability and growth opportunities. Enjoy double time pay for Sunday work, a shift premium for 2nd shift, a 4% 401K match after 60 days, and annual perfect attendance bonuses. Our attendance program allows you to earn points redeemable for gift cards, and uniforms are provided.

Work Environment

Work in a plastic injection molding facility with 400 employees. The environment is not temperature-controlled, reflecting outside conditions. You'll be part of a team of six mold setters on the 2nd shift, working from 3 PM to 11:15 PM, with some weekend work required.

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 Aug 12, 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.