Mold Setter

Company: Aerotek
Location: Lake Orion
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Mold Setter Job Description Join our team as a Mold Setter and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our mold change processes. You will work closely with a team to perform multiple mold changes per shift, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Responsibilities Perform 4-5 mold changes per shift, ensuring all safety protocols are followed, including lockout tag out procedures. Remove and replace molds, unscrew hoses, and transport molds to and from the tool room. Attach water lines, dial in temperature settings, and conduct a first piece run-off. Troubleshoot first pieces to ensure they meet specifications before proceeding to the next mold change. Work collaboratively in 2-man teams to support production needs. Essential Skills Minimum of 2 years of experience in mold or die setting within the plastic industry. Proficiency in operating crane and Hilo equipment, with at least 2 years of experience. Ability to work 6 days a week, with occasional 7-day work weeks. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in first piece troubleshooting, addressing issues such as burns, splay, and shorts. Experience with extrusion and plastic injection presses is a plus. Why Work Here? As a direct hire, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work in a smaller location with a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Work Environment Our facility is a very clean and modern manufacturing environment. You'll work with smaller extrusion machines and dual profile rotary, double-shot injection presses such as Engels and Van Dorns. Our state-of-the-art facility includes 60-ton overhead cranes and offers a supportive team environment with shifts running 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, across three shifts (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am). Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of LAKE ORION, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $37440.00/yr. Direct Hire, benefits active after 30 days, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in LAKE ORION,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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