Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-focused Mold Setter for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Buffalo, NY. This hands-on manufacturing role supports injection molding operations through mold changeovers, mold preparation, inspections, and production support activities.
This is a strong opportunity for a mechanically inclined professional who enjoys precision work, problem solving, and working in a stable production environment with advanced injection molding technology. The team values safety, quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration, with supportive leadership and opportunities to continue developing technical skills in tooling, maintenance, and high-volume manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mold changeovers according to production schedules while minimizing downtime and supporting efficient production flow.
- Safely set, remove, tag, store, clean, and inspect molds, hot runner components, clamps, fittings, hoses, ejector rods, and related tooling hardware.
- Verify mold alignment, part containment components, water lines, hot runner cables, and related systems before production startup.
- Support mold technicians and maintenance teams with troubleshooting, repairs, fabrication, modifications, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and tooling records in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, food safety standards, quality requirements, housekeeping practices, and PPE requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Work location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY 14225.
- Department: Maintenance / Tooling.
- Full-time onsite opportunity in a stable manufacturing environment.
- Opportunity to expand technical skills and grow within the organization.
- Collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Perform injection mold setup, removal, changeovers, and preparation for production startup.
- Inspect molds, hot runner systems, mold components, and related tooling hardware for safe and reliable operation.
- Support production, maintenance, and tooling teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation and records related to mold changes, maintenance activity, and tooling condition.
- High School Diploma required.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant manufacturing, tooling, maintenance, or injection molding experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of injection molding machines and mold setup procedures.
- Basic understanding of pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, mechanical principles, machine shop equipment, metal fabrication, and industrial maintenance practices.
- Basic rigging skills for safely handling molds and mold plates.
- Ability to use basic computer systems for documentation and recordkeeping.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and commitment to quality.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify problems, take corrective action, and work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and stand, walk, bend, and work around machinery throughout the shift.
- Ability to wear required PPE and work overtime, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical college diploma or related technical training.
- Experience with injection molding machines and mold changeovers.
- Experience with hot runner systems and close-tolerance tooling components.
- Familiarity with mold maintenance processes and production support activities.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.
- Experience in ISO-regulated manufacturing or SQF food safety environments.
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