Thermoplastic Tooling Changeover Technician

Thermoplastic Tooling Changeover Technician

Where you’ll work: MMI Engineered Solutions, Saline, Michigan — an established plastic injection molding facility that’s growing fast.

Let’s get right to it — your schedule choices

• A Shift: Monday through Wednesday 6:00am-12:15pm, and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00am-6:15pm.
• B Shift: Monday through Wednesday 12:00pm-6:15pm, and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00am-6:15pm.
• D Shift: Monday through Wednesday 12:00am-6:15am, and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00pm-6:15am.

Your impact (short and sweet)

• Own mold setups and changeovers using established processes and timelines.
• Stage everything needed: molds, thermolators, DME units, hoses, hydraulics, fixtures, and gauges.
• Practice Lock-Out/Tag-Out with zero exceptions.
• Cross-check setup documentation, quality books, process sheets, and work instructions before startup.
• Coordinate closely with the Shift Supervisor, Process Technicians, Material Handlers, and Operators to hit schedule targets.
• Run startups and shutdowns; tear down molds and store tooling and auxiliary equipment correctly.
• Flag safety or quality risks immediately—before and during installs.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 2–5 years of plastic injection molding and mold setup experience.
• Hands-on experience performing mold changes in a production environment.
• Material Technician background preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude + solid problem-solving chops.
• Ability to read/follow technical instructions and setup docs.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Great team communication and time management.
• Comfort with basic computer tools (spreadsheets, digital instructions).

The environment you’ll thrive in

• Manufacturing floor — expect noise, heat, and occasional mess; standing 8+ hours.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reach, bend, twist, and climb as job demands.
• Safely lift and move tooling and setup equipment.

Must-have proficiencies

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Injection molding operations
• Tool/Die/Mold setup

Tools of the trade

• Injection Molding Machine (Nissei)
• Overhead crane
• Forklifts

Why this role matters

Every smooth changeover protects quality, schedule, and safety. If you’re the person who’s meticulous about preparation and calm during troubleshooting, you’ll make an immediate difference here.