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Petmate · 1 day ago

Tool Setter 3 - 3rd Shift

positionArlington, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products, and they are seeking a Tool Setter to support operations by prestaging, preheating, installing, and removing molds from thermoplastic injection molding machines and blow molding machines. The successful candidate will troubleshoot general mold issues and ensure quality workmanship during the installation and removal of molds.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for mold changes & auxiliary/set-up functions in assigned areas
Knowledge of the injection molding process and the properties of the material processed
Load and position tools into presses and perform changeovers
Store and clean molds/tooling properly
Must have mold and machine maintenance skills
Crane and forklift operation skills
Inspect molds/tooling for defects
Based on the schedule, set up all job orders and perform mold changes
Set up secondary equipment such as heat controllers, water temperature controllers, and valve gate controllers
Perform preventive maintenance on molds before removing and place molds in correct locations
Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of machines in relation to mold changes
Complete change over sheets after completion of each mold change. /Maintain any necessary documentation
Responsible for meeting tight deadlines
Organize and prioritize meeting goals
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to work the assigned overtime to cover the functions of this position as assigned
Must be able to work safely and always consider the safety of others in the workplace
Must ensure that all personnel involved in the actual machine setup follow the company Lock Out Tag Out program
Responsible for housekeeping of the work area
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
Must provide quality workmanship during installation and removal of plastic manufacturing molds with constant attention to industrial safety, productivity, and housekeeping
Must be able to perform Pre-mold change checklist, keep Auxiliary equipment and Tool setter areas clean
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Injection molding knowledgeMechanical skillsHydraulics knowledgePneumatics knowledgeElectrical knowledgeForklift operationCrane operationManualPower toolsLock Out Tag Out trainingCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Responsible for mold changes & auxiliary/set-up functions in assigned areas
Knowledge of the injection molding process and the properties of the material processed
Load and position tools into presses and perform changeovers
Store and clean molds/tooling properly
Must have mold and machine maintenance skills
Crane and forklift operation skills
Inspect molds/tooling for defects
Based on the schedule, set up all job orders and perform mold changes
Set up secondary equipment such as heat controllers, water temperature controllers, and valve gate controllers
Perform preventive maintenance on molds before removing and place molds in correct locations
Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of machines in relation to mold changes
Complete change over sheets after completion of each mold change. /Maintain any necessary documentation
Responsible for meeting tight deadlines
Organize and prioritize meeting goals
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to work the assigned overtime to cover the functions of this position as assigned
Must be able to work safely and always consider the safety of others in the workplace
Must ensure that all personnel involved in the actual machine setup follow the company Lock Out Tag Out program
Responsible for housekeeping of the work area
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
Must provide quality workmanship during installation and removal of plastic manufacturing molds with constant attention to industrial safety, productivity, and housekeeping
Must be able to perform Pre-mold change checklist, keep Auxiliary equipment and Tool setter areas clean
Perform other related duties as assigned
Must have strong general mechanical skills which include a basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and thermodynamics
Must have basic electrical knowledge
Must have good communication skills
Must have mechanical knowledge and ability to work with manual and power tools
Will be required to complete Lock Out Tag Out training
Clear ability and aptitude to grow in technical knowledge
Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and communicate in English
Must have forklift and overhead crane experience

Preferred

High School diploma (preferred)

Company

Petmate

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Pet mate is about pets and their families.
dateFounded in 1959
location
Arlington, Texas, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.petmate.com

H1B Sponsorship

Petmate has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-09-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Alice Tillett
CEO
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