Die Setter / Mold Set Up Technician - Midnight Shift

Job Description

Come join an established company in Aurora - Good pay & benefits. Direct hire.

Manufacturer of thermoformed disposable plastic packaging seeks a full-time Die Setter / Mold Set up Technician. This is a direct hire position (no staffing agencies involved).

Job Description

A Tool Assembler/Set up Technician is a key role in our manufacturing process, responsible for the assembly, installation and first run/hand off of all changeovers on our production lines.

A Tool Assembler will:

Follow technical instructions and set up assembly procedures to install tool in thermoforming press

Visually inspect all tool and machine parts for wear and defect and report issues to management

Test finished products before handoff to shift supervisor

Troubleshoot tool/die and machine issues in manufacturing setting

Complete setups efficiently to minimize downtime on production lines

Requirement

A successful Tool Assembler/Set up Technician will have strong mechanical skills, excellent hand-eye coordination, along with good physical fitness and strength to lift and operate heavy equipment and parts.

You must have a strong work ethic, references that will confirm this and understand English.

Previous experience in Set up or tool installation within a manufacturing facility is highly recommended.

Must have ability to work overtime and Saturdays.

About the company

Founded in 1962 in Detroit, DFI is a privately held, debt-free, midsized manufacturer that has not had a layoff in its history. We have five manufacturing locations.

Benefits:

Pay rate is $22.00 - $26.00 based on experience

Eligible for overtime pay after 40 hours.

Medical/dental/vision/prescription insurance available.

401K plan with a company contribution.

Life insurance & disability compensation.

Paid holidays, vacations & sick days.

Shifts available:

3rd (11:30p-7:30a)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Night shift

Overnight shift

Overtime

Weekend availability