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Die Setter

Mayhew Tools, Westminster, MA, United States


Title: Die Setter
Coordinates with: Molding Room

Position Type: Full Time Monday through Friday – 8 hour shift

Hours: 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Non-Exempt

Business Department: Molding Room

Job Characteristics

Installation and removal of molds from Injection Molding Machines, according to company standards

Set up and adjust machines for production by positioning and aligning molds, connecting water, hydraulics, air feeds, and etc.

Perform lockout procedures, purging material, removing die from machine

Assure you are using correct tools when placing molds in machines safely

Clean platens with mold cleaner to get all the rust off of them.

Install mold with correct length knock out rods

Set up auxiliary equipment that may be needed mold controllers, temp controllers

Set up parameters according to setup sheet

Operate machine shop equipment including milling, lathes and grinders

Communicate with supervisors when change is complete

Make sure machines are cleaned after the change

Bring mold to proper area to be cleaned and inspected

Responsible for maintaining tool change and production logs

Disinfect your working area daily

Other duties and responsibilities may be required and may change at any time with or without notice

Required Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Selfmotivated and comfortable setting own work priorities

Close attention to detail in a fastpaced environment

Written and verbal English communication skills

Able to work independently, and also with a team to accomplish company goals

Strict attention to safety procedures and guidelines including wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE)

Ability to safely operate Fork truck for installations of molds and removal of molds

Willingness to keep and maintain a clean and safe work environment

Adherence to attendance policy

Adherence to Cell phone policy

Required Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years prior experience as a Die Setter

Preferred Skills

Power Industrial Truck License (1D) for forklift a plus

Valid driver’s license a plus

On the job training

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend; stoop, crouch or crawl; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. Additionally, workers will be exposed to a large warehouse environment and may experience loud volumes or high/low temperatures, based on current weather. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and may be required to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.

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