Set Up Team Lead

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Job Summary

Lead the mold setup function to plan, execute, and continuously improve safe, fast, and right-first-time mold changeovers on molding presses. Coordinate the setup team, maintain mold health and readiness, and support production targets through schedule adherence, quality, and effective communication.

Key Accountabilities

* Safe, right-first-time mold changeovers (LOTO, rigging, crane use).

* On-time schedule execution and press uptime.

* Mold care, preventive maintenance, and readiness status.

* Team leadership, training, and shift coverage.

* Continuous improvement (SMED, standard work, 5S).

* Clear communication with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, and Materials.

Core Responsibilities

* Plan the daily/shift setup schedule and stage molds, tooling, and materials.

* Lead huddles; assign tasks; verify completion and handoff to production.

* Remove/install molds with proper alignment and torque; follow LOTO and safe rigging/crane practices.

* Run trial/splash parts and first-article verification with Quality.

* Troubleshoot setup issues; escalate and adjust plans as needed.

* Maintain mold condition and documentation; coordinate PM/repairs in CMMS/ERP.

* Keep setup kits stocked; sustain 5S and visual controls in the setup area.

* Update boards/trackers; ensure effective cross-shift handoffs; participate in meetings.

Qualifications

* 5+ years in molding/mold setup; 1-2 years leading or mentoring preferred.

* Experience with compression, injection, or transfer presses.

* Skilled with changeover tools; able to read prints and setup documentation.

* Knowledge of LOTO, rigging, overhead crane/forklift (certifications preferred).

* Familiar with ERP/MRP and CMMS; strong communication and problem-solving

While hourly pay rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay $36-$37 USD/hr.

Labor hours are expected to be from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

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