Plastic Injection Mold Setter Apprentices (Full-Time)

$17–$18 Per Hour, Plus Shift Premium

As a Plastic Injection Mold Setter Apprentice with Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API), you will provide plastic injection mold setup support and be trained to develop the necessary skills to advance into the Plastic Injection Mold Setup Technician role to play a key role in the production of plastic parts and components for a wide array of industries. The apprentices will work Monday to Friday 2nd Shift (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm) or 3rd Shift (10:00 pm to 6:00 am) with shift premium pay. API offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Follow Work Instructions to set up, start up, and maintain injection molding equipment and machinery and install and remove molds.
Maintain optimum molding processes, perform material handling/storage, and other miscellaneous jobs.
Evaluate parts per Molding and Finishing Guidelines.
Release parts for molding via check-off documentation.
Enter required information on IQMS RTStation operator panel.
Maintain setup records.
Recommend parts and accessories that need to be ordered.
Provide operator training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Attention to detail
Mechanical and problem-solving skills
Heavy lifting
Negative Panel Drug Screen

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of machinery and equipment
Experience with multimeters, air tools, hand tools, power tools, test equipment, guages, scales, gantries, and hoists
Mechanical and problem-solving skills
Ability to maneuver and set up tooling using hoists

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
1–2 years of manufacturing ot plastics molding experience (preferred)
Willing to train the right candidate that is eager to learn and is committed to professional growth

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