Mold Technician / Setup Operator

POS I T I O N S U M M A R Y

The Mold Technician / Setup Operator owns injection mold maintenance, changeovers, machine setup, and base preparation across the production floor. This role is accountable for all mold break coverage and base stow support as a permanent part of the position. When mold and setup work is not active, this role transitions to sub-assembly production support. The position requires mechanical aptitude, process discipline, and the ability to learn and retain hands-on procedures. Mold assembly and related processes are trained directly on the job by experienced personnel — candidates must be receptive to on-the-job instruction and capable of building skills through direct practice.

P R I M A R Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

—Perform scheduled and reactive injection mold maintenance, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly

— Execute mold changeovers and machine setups per job travelers and work instructions

— Perform welder setups, printer setups, and fixturing as directed

— Cover all mold breaks as assigned — core, permanent function of the role

— Fill mold bases, stage tooling, and prepare equipment for upcoming production runs

— Put mold bases away after use; maintain base inventory organization

— Complete job setup tasks including parameter verification and first-piece confirmation

— Operate forklift and powered industrial moving equipment as required

— Log all maintenance activity; flag abnormalities to supervisor immediately

— Transition to sub-assembly when mold and setup work is not active

— Maintain tooling and work area in clean, organized condition at all times

— Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

— Perform all other duties as assigned or as needed to support production

R E Q U I R E D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

— Demonstrated mechanical aptitude; ability to work with hand tools and precision components

— Ability to read and follow work instructions and job travelers

— Physical ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs; ability to work on feet for full shift

— Strong attention to detail; zero-tolerance mindset for shortcuts on mechanical assembly

— Willingness to learn forklift and powered industrial equipment operation — certification training provided in-house

— Reliable attendance and punctuality

— Ability to work effectively in a multilingual team environment

P R E F E R R E D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

—Prior experience with injection molding equipment, mold maintenance, or machine setup

— Familiarity with mold components — cores, cavities, ejector systems

— Current forklift certification or prior powered industrial equipment experience

— Experience reading part prints or tooling documentation

— English-speaking ability is a plus

G R O W T H P A T H

This role is the technical anchor of the production floor. High-performing Mold Technicians may be considered for Lead

Technician, Senior Tech, or cross-functional roles in process engineering or quality as the department grows.

Mechanical Products (MP) is a privately held manufacturer located in the Lombard, IL. As a leading manufacturer of thermal circuit protection devices, MP develops high-quality circuit breakers for a wide variety of products and equipment. Our thermal circuit breakers protect people and equipment by sensing and preventing dangers associated with electrical overloads and overcurrents. MP has distinguished itself through unmatched quality and unparalleled service for over 80 years.