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Mold Setup Technician at ASC Engineered Solutions – Ashtabula, Ohio

ASC Engineered Solutions
Ashtabula, Ohio, 44004, United States
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Position Title: Mold Setup Technician
Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - General Labor
Employment Type Full Time
Location: Ashtabula, OH
Workplace Type: Onsite
Reporting To: James Long
Mold Setup Technician
The Mold Set-Up Technician is responsible for setting up molds into assigned. This role ensures all molding machines are correctly set up and optimized for production runs in accordance with manufacturing specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. The technician will collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot molding issues, perform changeovers efficiently, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.


Key Responsibilities


  • Set up and install molds into compression, transfer, or injection molding machines according to production schedules and specifications.
  • Verify proper mold alignment, clamping, and function before releasing equipment for production use.
  • Perform machine changeovers and assist with tooling and die changes as needed.
  • Ensure all materials, inserts, and equipment are staged and ready for efficient operation.
  • Start-up machines and verify proper cycle settings, temperatures, pressures, and cure times.
  • Work with maintenance to diagnose and correct mechanical or hydraulic issues related to molds or machines.
  • Troubleshoot molding presses to identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, or process-related issues, ensuring optimal run efficiency and minimal downtime.
  • Perform basic mold and press maintenance tasks (cleaning platens, inspecting for damage, etc.).
  • Read and interpret setup sheets and work instructions.
  • Maintain accurate set-up documentation and update logs as required.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts in productivity, quality, and safety.
  • Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise


  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in rubber molding or plastics industry preferred.
  • Solid understanding of molding equipment, tools, and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and setup instructions.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
  • Basic computer skills for documentation and setup data entry.

Job Benefits


  • Health & Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
  • STD & LTD
  • Variety of Additional Supplemental Insurances
  • Company Paid Holidays, Vacation & PTO


About ASC Engineered Solutions


Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.

The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.

Job Location

Ashtabula, Ohio, 44004, United States

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