Plastics Die Setter

Austin, TX
Precision, Robotics, and Scale Are you an experienced Die Setter looking for a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you can utilize your technical expertise? We are seeking a Die Setter with experience in plastics injection molding or plastics die setting to manage scheduled and unscheduled machine setups for primary and secondary equipment.

If you have a background in plastics, understand the nuances of mold changes, and are comfortable working with state-of-the-art machinery and robotics, we want you on our production team.

What You’ll Do:
  • Executing Mold Changes: Efficiently handle all scheduled and emergency mold changes according to the production schedule.

  • Technical Setups: Properly configure all die functions, including die watering, knockouts, hot runner setups, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

  • Troubleshoot & Repair: Address fluid or air leaks related to the die, executing die insert changes, and pull/reset die halves for repairs.

  • Logistics & Inventory: Load/unload die-carrying trucks, maintain an orderly die storage area, and manage die setting supplies.

  • Initial Runs: Conduct initial test shots for die sets where applicable.

  • Safety & Compliance: Complete all required tracking paperwork and strictly follow OSHA safety regulations (including wearing proper, form-fitting attire around moving parts).

Requirements:
  • The Background: Minimum of 1 year of experience in plastics die setting within a plastic injection molding environment.

  • The Expertise: Proven experience with mold setups and direct exposure to common maintenance problems.

  • The Tech Comfort: Familiarity with modern, state-of-the-art controls on injection molding machines and robots.

  • The Skills: Ability to operate a forklift, read blueprints/diagrams, do basic math (including percentages), and complete simple correspondence.

  • Physical Capability: Ability to stand for long periods, work around moving mechanical parts, and regularly lift/move up to 45 lbs.

salary: $43,680 - $51,870 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all mold changes done per the production schedule and all emergency mold changes.
  • Responsible for the proper set-up of all die related functions such as watering of the die, knockout, hot runner set-up, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
  • Responsible for repairing any fluid or air leaks relating to the die.
  • Responsible for any and all die insert changes.
  • Responsible for the pulling and resetting of all die halves specifically for the purpose of die repair.
  • Responsible for the loading and unloading of all die carrying trucks.
  • Responsible for maintaining the orderly appearance of all die storage.
  • Responsible for the ordering of, and the orderly appearance of, all die setting supplies including the removal of all said supplies from the molding machine.
  • Responsible for the initial shooting of all die sets where applicable.
  • Responsible to ensure all paperwork is completed, submitted and filed in a timely manner.
  • Responsible to follow all OSHA and safety rules and regulations.
  • Responsible to follow all USF policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Plastic Injection molding background with a minimum of one year experience in plastics die setting.
  • Must be experienced in mold set-ups, and exposure to maintenance problems.
  • Must be familiar with state-of-the-art controls on machines and robots.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The essential functions of this role include:
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • working in a non-temperature controlled environment
  • manual lifting up to 45lbs
  • standing for 7 hours at one time
  • working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
Skills
  • plastics die setting (1 year of experience is required)
  • mold set up (1 year of experience is preferred)
  • machine controls
  • plastic injection molding (1 year of experience is preferred)
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 0 years
  • Experience level: Entry Level
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-06-15

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