Mold Setter

Job Title: Mold Setter

Job Description

This role focuses on setting and changing molds on injection molding machines to support efficient, high-quality production. You will prepare, install, and remove molds, load machine programs, and set up robotic arms for each production run. During operation, you will monitor machine status, respond to alerts, and assist with troubleshooting to maintain product quality and minimize downtime. We are looking for candidates with high mechanical aptitude looking to develop their skills in a manufacturing setting!

Responsibilities

• Retrieve molds from storage, inspect them, and prepare them for installation.
• Safely install, align, and secure molds in injection molding machines.
• Load and verify the correct pre-programmed machine settings for each production run.
• Set up and adjust robot arms and other automated equipment.
• Work with process technicians to verify setups before production begins.
• Monitor machine lights and alarms and respond immediately to warnings or hazards.
• Partner with machine operators to troubleshoot mold, machine, and part issues.
• Complete approximately three to four mold changes per day, with each change taking up to 45 minutes once fully trained.
• Accurately record, label, and dispose of scrap each day according to company procedures.
• Ensure all required rework is completed and documented by the end of each shift.

Required Experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting or repairing equipment.
• Comfortable operating machinery and using various hand and power tools.
• Able to support mold changes, production setup, and machine troubleshooting.
• Able to follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and all other safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Able to stand for the duration of the shift, except during scheduled breaks.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds or more occasionally.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Available Shifts and Pay

• 1st: 6am-2:30pm+ $1.50 attendance bonus, monthly attendance bonus - $21.50
• 2nd: 2pm-10:30pm +$1.50 attendance bonus, including $1.50 shift differential - $23
• 3rd: 10:pm-6:30am+$1.50 attendance bonus, including $1.50 shift differential - $23

Why Work Here?

The organization offers strong benefits and a performance-focused culture that rewards reliability, skill development, and continuous improvement. You can grow your career by progressing through different mold skill levels, with compensation tied to your demonstrated abilities. Attendance incentives and shift differentials recognize your commitment and provide additional earning potential. You will work in an environment that values safety, teamwork, and ongoing training to help you build and expand your technical skills.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing facility with injection molding operations running across three shifts. All shifts offer a monthly attendance bonus, and 2nd and 3rd shifts include a shift differential in addition to the attendance bonus. Everyone who starts in this role takes a mold test to determine their starting level, with Level I, II, and III structures in place to recognize skill and experience. You will work on and around injection molding machines, robotic arms, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy and mechanical equipment. The role requires standing for most of the shift, frequent lifting and moving of materials, and working in a production environment where safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, are strictly followed. Attire is typical for a manufacturing setting, with appropriate safety gear and protective equipment provided or required in accordance with facility policies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Great benefits, including very low premiums for health insurance and very low employee pay ceiling. Benefits are solid!

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.