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Mold Setup Technician

Lear Corporation


Job Location:

Traverse City, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration inclusion respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year were named one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies.

Theyre the secret to our successempowered inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career A better future

Job Description

Mold Set Tech Essential Functions:

  • To ensure that dies are changed efficiently per the production schedule and production material is filled for start up
  • Efficiently remove existing molds and dies from presses
  • Install next scheduled mold or die and ensure minimal downtime
  • Set up thermolators
  • Make hoses as required for molds
  • Ensure molds are set safely and correctly utilizing the proper equipment set up per the process book (nozzle tip knockouts watered correctly etc.)
  • Fill and maintain materials for both insert and injection presses as needed for mold change
  • Maintain and clean hoppers and grinders as necessary for complete mold changes
  • May be requested to function as a material handler per the request of the Supervisor
  • May be requested to complete additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Job Requirements
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Exerting up to fifty-six (56) pounds of force frequently
  • Operate a fork truck and overhead crane
  • Support all Lear environmental quality health and safety procedures and rules.
  • Ensure that proper procedures are followed and the working environment is healthy and safe
  • Work as a team with fellow employees and train new employees in the classification
  • Maintains the work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Complete additional tasks assigned by Shift Supervisor / Department Manager
Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Evaluations
  • Mold Set Tech evaluation will be made on a weekly basis.
  • Training will follow the training plan.
  • There is a 60-day qualification period.
Working Conditions

Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:

  • Lifting packages up to 56 pounds.
  • Walking standing stooping kneeling and occasional crouching.

Environmental conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:

  • The associate is subject to environmental conditions common to a plant environment including cramped conditions between presses and enclosures.
  • Some exposure to loud noise and oil.

Environmental conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classified:

  • Exposure to Hi-Lo traffic battery charger possible cuts from material tail and banding occasional exposure to wet or slippery dock plates.

Required Experience:

IC


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