Setup Technician

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Setup Technician - Job Description

As a Setup Technician, your day-to-day duties will involve answering calls from the production line to troubleshoot issues with injection molding machines and conveyors. This role is comparable to an entry-level maintenance mechanic. You will be responsible for changing molds, altering colors, and checking time, heat, and pressure levels to ensure machinery operates efficiently. You will also need to stop and restart machines and conveyors using computer or tablet systems, as well as performing cleaning duties such as vacuuming and managing resin spillages.

• Answer and troubleshoot calls from the line related to injection molding machines and conveyors.
• Change molds, colors, and check time, heat, and pressure levels for optimal machine operation.
• Stop and restart machines and conveyors using computer or tablet systems.
• Clean up resin and fall off, vacuum, and maintain workspace cleanliness.

• Mechanical aptitude in maintenance, heavy equipment, troubleshooting, or mechanic fields.

• Prior experience with injection mold setting is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with machine changeovers and setups is beneficial.

This role offers a clear path for career progression, with opportunities to advance to a Setup 4 Pay Level within two years. You will have the chance to move into maintenance or automation roles, as all promotions are internal. Benefit from two weeks of PTO immediately, a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a robust 401K/retirement plan with a 6% contribution.

Enjoy two yearly raises, one for economy/inflationary adjustments and one performance-based.

The facility operates on a 2x2x3 schedule, with shifts from 6 PM to 6 AM or 6 AM to 6 PM. It is a temperature-controlled, clean, and well-organized environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Little Rock, AR.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Little Rock, AR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.