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Mold SetterAbout RD Industries: RD Industries is a leading manufacturer of innovative closed-loop chemical containment and dispensing solutions, proudly headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With decades of expertise and a portfolio of patented technologies, we serve customers across the globe with products designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. At RDI, we are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering best-in-class solutions that protect people and the environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, accountability, and innovation — making RD Industries a place where every employee can make a meaningful impact.Work shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Flexible hours are not available.Summary: The Mold Setter installs molds in injection molding machines. Sets up established molding processes for production. Monitors molding processes to ensure product quality meets internal and customer standards.Education/Experience:High School Diploma/GEDMolding experience is preferred, but open to someone who is mechanically inclined (repairing small machines or small engine repair)Essential Functions:Installs (sets up) molds and required auxiliary equipment in and on the injection molding machine using specified clamps, wrenches, and other tools as required.Operates hoist used to lift injection mold.Understands how to interpret waterline diagrams and installs waterlines to mold following the supplied diagram.Understands how to set and adjust injection mold machine die height to accommodate specific injection mold requirements.Understands how to check for proper nozzle orifice size and length. Change nozzle/tip if necessary.Read and understand injection molding machine molding process sheet and incorporates process sheet settings into the injection molding machine's micro-processor.Ability to troubleshoot basic injection molding problems on the production floor.Identifies and installs specific injection mold requirements such as hot runner controllers; and other peripheral devices as required.Performs re-starts, i.e., molding process has been previously established but the machine may have been shut down for breaks, etc. (see below).Understands how to properly shut down injection molding equipment, i.e., purge barrel with purging compound closes all waterlines, turns off barrel temperatures.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have attention to detail and accuracy.Demonstrate a strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects.Ability to add, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.Competencies:DexterityActive ListeningPrecise Hand CoordinationNear VisionSupervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment: This job operates in production manufacturing warehouse. May be required to wear common (PPE) Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Walking 50%, standing 40%Moving or lifting up to 60 pounds on a regular basisAscending/descending steps on a ladder or other equipmentStooping to pick up parts on a regular daily basisBenefits Package Includes:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage401(k) Retirement Plan with company contributionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off: 2+ weeks of paid time off in your first year8 paid holidaysPerfect Attendance BonusesEmployee Referral ProgramPayActiv Wallet – access your earned pay on demandAdditional Information: This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. RD Industries, Inc. reserves the right to revise or assign additional responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. AAP/EEO Statement: RD Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and maintains a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, protected veteran's status, marital status, physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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