Set-Up Technician

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Elizabethtown, KY site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees' skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a Set-Up Technician with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude by successfully completing a molding operation and processing comprehension test.
• Will operate and diagnose IM machines and automated downstream equipment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Mold wipe downs and basic preventative maintenance
• Basic tool repair and pull/set tools on molds
• Press color changes and continuity
• Press hopper setup and repair
• Troubleshoot machine/process problems and correct in a timely manner
• Direct machine operator and assist in the training of new machine operators
• Ability to perform thorough quality checks and perform tasks with accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast paced and team environment
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and skills to disassemble, identify issues and perform basic repairs to Injection molds
• Ability to install and start up injection molds
• Ability to set-up down stream automation and part removal systems
• Demonstrates understanding and capability to process injection molded plastics components, leveraging de-coupled and scientific molding practices
• Other job duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five years prior molder experience required.
• Time management skills

What You'll Love About Us:

• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More...
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.