Setup Technician

About Metro Plastics Technologies

Metro Plastics Technologies is an industry leader in custom plastic injection molding. With over 50 years in business, the company has extensive production capabilities, engineering expertise, and a dedicated on‑site tool room and metrology lab supporting operations in a newly built state‑of‑the‑art facility in Noblesville, IN.

This role will provide mechanical support to produce plastic parts of a high standard of quality. Responsibilities include proper setup and removal of molds from injection molding presses, which involves cleaning and inspecting mold components before changing them out.

• Organize work for smooth operations of set‑up and removal of molds from injection molding machines.
• Install molds in presses and make all required connections, adjustments, and settings in accordance with established documentation.
• Set up and use all secondary equipment, such as sonic welders, conveyor belts, thermolators, drill presses, gate cutters, and various other tools and equipment.
• Perform preliminary troubleshooting of processes as directed by shift supervisor or mold technician.
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems, plan for, and take corrective action.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all equipment.
• Advise of need for repairs to tooling and equipment.
• Maintain mold storage areas and mold identification.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and report any maintenance or safety issues to proper personnel.
• Perform operations in a safe manner to guard against accidents.
• Perform Lock‑out / Tag‑out procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational school certification or degree in related field a plus.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools such as torque wrench, ratchet, level.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities with strong time‑management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter and able to effectively work without close supervision.
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Employee will stand or walk most of their work hours.
• Employee will routinely use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Competitive Pay and Flexible Work Schedules
• Insurance
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company Paid Basic Life and Short‑term Disability
  • Employee Paid Voluntary Life and Critical Illness Plans
• PTO, Floating and Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform; additional functions may be required. The organization reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.