Unit 05 - Mold Setter

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!

Essential Functions:

• Safety

o Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety
protocols, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely
manner)
o Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet
o Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy

• 5S

o Follow 5S procedure and guidance
o Keep work area clean at all times

• Product Quality

o Good understanding of the NIFCO Quality Policy
o Identification and handling of non-conforming products
o Skill to read, understand, and verify part quality to the “Part Quality Standard” prior to
reaching out to Quality Department for mass production start approval
o Visual inspection checks for part nonconformity (color, flash, spots, shorts, damage, etc.)
o Inform Molding Supervisor and/or Process Technicians when nonconformity is found

• Production Preparation and Start-up

o Perform mold and material changes and fill out necessary documentation
o Perform start-up of press
o Produce a 1st Piece Production part sample for Quality Approval
o Ensure Level 1 Preventive Maintenance on tooling and machine are completed per
documented work instructions
o Ensure equipment process and product quality meets documented internal standards
o Assist Machine Operator and Material Handler as needed with day-to-day issues

• Other Duties

o Ensure the IATF16949 (latest revision) standard related to Manufacturing are followed
o Other assigned tasks by Molding Supervisor or Production Manager as needed

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or GED

Skills/Experience/Requirements:

• Must complete all safety and environmental trainings required

(e.g.: Lock-out-Tag-out, HAZCOM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment)

• Must be certified to operate cranes
• Preferred with minimum 1 year experience in mold setting
• Knowledge and skill to conduct mold change and machine start-up
• Basic skills to set-up part picker
• Able to perform Level 1 Mold Preventative Maintenance

Department: Manufacturing EEO Code: Operative
Reports To: Molding Supervisor FLSA: Hourly
Job Function: Staff Job Family: Manufacturing
CORP-FORM-0013 Rev 4 Effective Date: 1/28/2025
Document Code: CORP-JD-HR-00148, Rev 00 – Effective Date: 06-25-2025

• Technical knowledge of injection molding processes with machines, tooling, materials, molding

techniques

• Must be able to read and understand verbal instructions in English
• Must be able to do simple math calculations
• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs. multiple times during shift
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to communicate with supervision, management, and co-workers
• Behave in a positive manner than enhances the success of department and company
• Excellent prioritizing skills
• Must pass pre-employment screening

Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully