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Mold Setter

Century Plastics

Utica, MI 48315 • 9/4/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mold Setter - Injection Molding

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 5/5/25

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Primary Purpose: To assist manufacturing and production with changing out machine molds

Essential Functions:

  • Mixes catalysts, thermoplastic materials, and coloring pigments according to formula.

  • Repairs and maintains machines and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools and power tools

  • Removes finished or cured product from dies or mold

  • Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects, using precise measuring instruments to meet specifications

  • Positions, aligns, and secures assembled mold, mold components, and machine accessories onto machine press bed and attaches connecting lines

  • Installs dies onto machine or press and coats dies with parting agent

  • Observes and adjusts machine set up and operations to eliminate production of defective parts and products.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Strong mechanical skills

  • Attention to detail

  • At least 1 year of experience in mold setting (preferably in automotive manufacturing)

  • MUST be familiar with quick mold changes, auxiliary equipment, and fixtures

Physical Requirements: Standing, lifting, bending, crouching