Set-Up Technician

Set-Up Technician

Position Title: Set-Up Technician - 2nd + 3rd Shift

Wage: $20-$23/hour

Shift: 2nd, 3rd

Hours: 3pm-11m; 11pm-7am


We have a DIRECT HIRE opportunity for you in Medford, WI! Our client company is well-established and known for its commitment to delivering high-quality plastic products and innovative solutions. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, this company consistently exceeds customer expectations in various industries, making them a trusted leader in the field of plastics manufacturing. If you are interested in joining a growing company, apply now!

Set-Up Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Perform mold changes on injection molding machines

- Perform start up process per corresponding set up sheets and blue production folders

- Complete start of shift molding machine check sheet daily

- Perform tasks as assigned on the Mold Machine Checklist

- Set up auxiliary equipment (conveyers, dryers, robots, etc.) to specification

- Provide technical assistance to Production Personnel; research and solve (or assist with) production, setup, and maintenance problems

- Ensure set up and cleaning are done in a manner to allow product to meet quality standards

- Ensure production area is clean and production materials are properly stored

- Assist Mold Technician in processing tooling and maintenance work orders

- Properly tag molds following production to indicate mold status

- Assist in training new employees

- Participate on committees and works on projects

- Provide complete and accurate information to the next shift

- Stop a product or process to correct a quality problem and/or bring to the attention of management

- Maintain safety, including recognize hazards, human or product, and take required action to eliminate them; know and practice safe lifting, bending, and pulling/pushing procedures; know the location of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and other appropriate safety devices; know the procedures for fire evacuation, severe weather, and power failure; use equipment properly and know the safety features; be familiar with the lockout/tagout procedures, and know location/items available of the first aid station

- Ensure a high level of safety for self and co-workers

- Additional responsibilities as defined in the quality manual, procedures, and work instructions

Set-Up Technician Requirements:

- Pick up 60lbs

- Lift 40lbs overhead

- Push/Pull 100lbs

- Stand for 8 hours

- Walk up to 4 miles a day

- Prefer some background in injection molding

- Demonstrate an eagerness to learn

- Be a self-starter and have a high degree of personal discipline

- Team player

- Good math skills

- Able to read and write in English


QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.


Why Work with QPS?

- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

- Over 30 years of staffing experience

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


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Branch: Wausau WI

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