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Molding Set Up

Location : LAKEVIEW, MI, United States

Job Family : Manufacturing

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 2, 2025

Job ID : 59209

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Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Experience required with mold set up, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintaining complex machines to department efficiency averages

+ Read and interpret process prints, including math conversions for setting machines

+ Read and interpret quality information instructions to meet quality requirements

+ Notify Quality of any out of spec parts

+ Read, interpret, and legibly record data on computers for SPC and quality assurance

+ Produce and inspect finished parts using scales, calipers, micrometers, adjustable, direct reading and fixed gauges to check work

+ Handle and mix materials

+ Care required to keep machines and molds clean

+ Recognize defective tooling, machine malfunctions and dimensional deviations

+ Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set ups and operations within recognized procedures

+ Operate crane, forklift, and other handling equipment according to OSHA specifications

+ Complete all daily 5S duties to include trash removal

+ Train, instruct and assist trainees throughout the training period

+ Perform these and all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management

Required Skills/Abilities:

+ All team members are expected to keep their work area clean, organized and maintain a high level of safety and quality

+ Must be able to use basic shop math

+ Must possess strong mechanical aptitude

+ Ability to communicate effectively with other team members, including between shifts

+ Ability to proceed on work assignments with minimum supervision or assistance

+ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment

+ Ability to work within High Performance Team (HPT) guidelines

+ Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including spelling, grammar and composition

+ Requires basic computer skills

+ Requires basic math skills

+ Ability to read and interpret required paperwork with high degree of accuracy

+ Must be able to satisfactorily complete testing for operation of the forklift and other equipment as required

Education and Experience:

+ High School Diploma or Equivalency

+ 3 years documented work history as an Injection Mold Set Up Operator

Physical Requirements:

+ Must be able to stand, sit, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead, walk, and carry molds, materials and boxes of product or parts intermittently during an 8-hour shift

+ Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. regularly during an 8-hour shift

+ Must be able to empty bags of material with a sliding force in excess of 200 lbs. occasionally during an 8-hour shift

+ Must be able to tolerate a mold shop environment which includes fumes, dust, and oil

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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