Essentra Components is immediately hiring for an Injection Mold Setup Technician for 1st and 2nd shifts located in the Erie, PA area to join our team.An Injection Mold Setup Technician is responsible for assisting the Process Technicians in their daily workload.

SIGN-ON BONUS! -We offer a $2,000 Hiring Bonus!

Wages starting at $18.00/hour Shift Differential for 2nd shift

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components with a portfolio of over 40,000 products to meet our clients needs.

What we offer:

• SIGN-ON BONUS! -We offer a $2,000 Hiring/Retention Bonus!
• Paid over the following pay periods:
• $500.00 to be paid at first pay period after hire.
• $500.00 to be paid after 45 days of employment.
• $1,000.00 to be paid after 90 days of employment.
• Compensation - Starting at $18.00/hour
• $2.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
• Eligible for a yearly bonus incentive
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K company match
• Yearly steel or composite toe boot reimbursement program available
• Vacation and Holidays!

What you will do:

• Remove and install molds and auxiliary equipment according to production requirements
• Complete daily process/set-up checklist
• Clean molds and return to tool room
• Clear press and workstation of parts, scrap, and material
• Operate a forklift, powered pallet jack and crane
• Submit last shot to quality

What we look for:

• Required
• Willing and able to work 1st shift (6am - 230pm) or 2nd shift (2pm - 1030pm)
• Must have forklift, powered pallet jack, and crane experience
• Very good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on the needs of the business
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Must provide own tools
• Work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player
• Must have good time management skills
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills

• Preferred
• Prior plastics/injection mold setup experience is preferred

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centers and 33 sales & service centers serving c.69,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.

Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify employer.

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