Mold Setup Leader

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Position Overview

Reports to: Molding Production Manager

Job Summary

Lead the mold setup function to plan, execute, and continuously improve safe, fast, and right-first-time mold changeovers on molding presses. Coordinate the setup team, maintain mold health and readiness, and support production targets through schedule adherence, quality, and effective communication.

Key Accountabilities

• Safe, right-first-time mold changeovers (LOTO, rigging, crane use)
• On-time schedule execution and press uptime
• Mold care, preventive maintenance, and readiness status
• Team leadership, training, and shift coverage
• Continuous improvement (SMED, standard work, 5S)
• Clear communication with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Materials

Core Responsibilities

• Plan the daily/shift setup schedule and stage molds, tooling, and materials
• Lead huddles; assign tasks; verify completion and handoff to production
• Remove/install molds with proper alignment and torque; follow LOTO and safe rigging/crane practices
• Run trial/splash parts and first-article verification with Quality
• Troubleshoot setup issues; escalate and adjust plans as needed
• Maintain mold condition and documentation; coordinate PM/repairs in CMMS/ERP
• Keep setup kits stocked; sustain 5S and visual controls in the setup area
• Update boards/trackers; ensure effective cross-shift handoffs; participate in meetings

Qualifications

• 5+ years in molding/mold setup; 1–2 years leading or mentoring preferred
• Experience with compression, injection, or transfer presses
• Skilled with changeover tools; able to read prints and setup documentation
• Knowledge of LOTO, rigging, overhead crane/forklift (certifications preferred)
• Familiar with ERP/MRP and CMMS; strong communication and problem-solving

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly Pay Rate: $36–$37 USD/hr (determined by qualifications and experience)
• Labor Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time Off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays
• Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions

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