Mold Setter - 2nd shift in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan at Kendrick Plastics

📍 Kendrick Plastics

Kendrick Plastics is a growing automotive supplier producing high-quality interior components for some of the most recognized vehicles on the road. We take pride in our work, our people, and the culture we've built around trust, accountability, and doing things the right way.

Every role at Kendrick matters. Whether you're supporting production, maintaining equipment, or helping keep operations running efficiently, you'll be part of a team that values hard work, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Upon benefit eligibility, employees enjoy:

• 401(k) with company contributions for every hour worked
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and competitive paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Kendrick Plastics is seeking an experienced Mold Technician to support our injection molding operations. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for mold changes, machine setup, and troubleshooting.

• Complete mold and tool changes on injection molding machines according to schedules and SOPs
• Set up press-side assembly equipment as needed
• Monitor production performance and communicate issues to supervisors
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements

• Experience in plastic injection molding required
• Resin Handler experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Crane experience preferred
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read and follow production schedules and work instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to learn all assigned molds and presses
• Ability to safely work around heavy machinery and equipment
• Ability to work in high-temperature manufacturing conditions
• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Frequently lift and move 50+ pounds
• Apply up to 75 pounds of force when clamping tools in machines
• Regular bending, stooping, reaching, and standing
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment with temperatures ranging from 90°F to 115°F

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, and looking for a stable career with a growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help build the products that keep the automotive industry moving.

Kendrick Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.