Mold Setup Technician

Who We Are

On July 1 2025 IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the company). The Companys operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging consumer and industrial packaging environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4100 employees across North America (1600 employees) and Europe (2500 employees.)

The role

The Team in Goodyear Arizona is seeking an experienced Mold Setup Technician to be Responsible for mold setups startups shutdowns and process troubleshooting in the production of injection molded products.

As a Mold Setup Technician at IPL Schoeller you will:

• Set up and removal of molds prepare molds for production startup and perform insert change overs for production.

• Perform preventive mold maintenance as per instruction and assigned intervals.

• Inspect mold for defects and document part quality issues.

• Perform off-line bi-annual preventive mold maintenance and required mold services

• Assist with any in process troubleshooting and mold repairs.

• Do general housekeeping around the presses and maintain safe work environment.

• Maintain cleanliness safety and functionality of mold components tools and equipment.

• Maintain plastic injection molds and equipment is in optimal running condition.

• Work independent with strong technical knowledge and good communication skills.

• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.

• Read use and interpret measuring devices gauges and inspection tools.

• Position set and secure mold into molding machine connect or disconnect mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic connections.

• Following all Lock Out/Tag Out rules and work instructions.

• Keep own and adjacent work area clean.

• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

What you will bring to the role:

• At least 3 or more years of experience in a technical hands-on position experiences working on plastic injection molds.

• Knowledge of CNC Machining

• Experience with Plastic Injection Molding

• Experience with SOLID WORKS preferred

• Basic knowledge of the plastic processing and troubleshooting of thermoplastic molds.

• Basic math skills.

• Basic electrical skills

• Basic computer skills.

• Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools.

• Possess good hand-eye coordination with manual dexterity.

• Repair and perform all necessary preventive maintenance on plastic injection molds and molding related auxiliary equipment related to the mold setup.

• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference apply today to find out more!