• Mold Technician

    Aerotek (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Mold Setter

    + **_Grand Rapids_**

    + **_$22-28/hour_**

    + **_Weekly Pay_**

    Job Description

    This position is for a Mold Technician role involving receiving scheduling from the supervisor to determine which presses require mold changeovers and subsequent processing once molds are set. The facility operates seven plastic injection molding machines, and you will be responsible for approximately one changeover per shift.

     

    + Perform mold changeovers by unhooking water hoses and valves, completing check sheets, and using an overhead crane or hilo for mold changes.

    + Once molds are set, hook up lines, water hoses, and valves according to check sheets, start up machines, reset programs, and run first parts to meet quality specifications.

    + Operate rubber molding machines with training provided from scratch.

    + Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.

    Essential Skills

    + 2-5 years of mold setting experience.

    + 5 years of processing experience on plastic injection machines.

    + 3-5 years of experience with process verification.

    + Mechanical aptitude and experience in troubleshooting.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + RJG Certification.

    + Experience in troubleshooting or editing 6-axis robots.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic and fast-paced company in the vibrations industry, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. The company offers comprehensive training and values continuous improvement and innovation.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role is situated in a production manufacturing environment where personal protective equipment like hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes may be required. The facility experiences high temperatures during summer, especially in areas where rubber is produced, but maintains comfortable temperatures during winter.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.