Mold Setup Technician
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Injection Molding, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Production
Overview
On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller. The company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging.
The company employs approximately 4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).
The team in Goodyear, Arizona is seeking an experienced Mold Setup Technician responsible for mold setups, startups, shutdowns, and process troubleshooting in the production of injection molded products.
Responsibilities- Set up and removal of molds, prepare molds for production startup and perform insert changeovers for production.
- Perform preventive mold maintenance as per instruction and assigned intervals.
- Inspect molds for defects and document part quality issues.
- Perform off-line bi-annual preventive mold maintenance and required mold services.
- Assist with in-process troubleshooting and mold repairs.
- Do general housekeeping around the presses and maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety and functionality of mold components, tools and equipment.
- Maintain plastic injection molds and equipment in optimal running condition.
- Work independently with strong technical knowledge and good communication skills.
- Follow all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
- Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
- Position, set and secure mold into molding machine; connect or disconnect mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic connections.
- Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules and work instructions.
- Keep own and adjacent work area clean.
- Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.
The Role
- At least 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position, with experience working on plastic injection molds.
- Knowledge of CNC machining
- Experience with plastic injection molding
- Experience with Solid Works preferred
- Basic knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting of thermoplastic molds
- Basic math skills
- Basic electrical skills
- Basic computer skills
- Must be mechanically inclined and able to use basic hand tools
- Possess good hand-eye coordination with manual dexterity
- Repair and perform all necessary preventive maintenance on plastic injection molds and molding-related auxiliary equipment related to the mold setup
- Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
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