Mold Setter

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

• •Attract and develop high performing people.
• •Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• •Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• •Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• •Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

Our fast‑growing, technology‑driven manufacturing company is seeking a SMED Technician to join our 12‑hour, 2/2/3 rotational day shift.

• •Install and remove injection molds in a safe and efficient manner.
• •Communicate the status of mold changes to the operators, supervisors, technicians, and process engineers.
• •Mold installs will consist of clamping mold in the press, proper mold alignment, water, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical connections.
• •Mold pulls will consist of disconnecting all mold connections, putting all components in mold specific box, transporting mold to toolroom or stored area, and preparation of injection molding machine for incoming mold.
• •Troubleshoot any issues with injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
• •Maintain organization of mold boxes and components.
• •Create mold boxes and necessary components for new molds.
• •Train other Setup team members on safety, operational procedures, and startups.
• •Complete LOTO, Crane, Forklift, and Fall protection training.
• •Working Knowledge of SQF and GMP procedures.
• •Perform daily housekeeping to provide a clean and safe work environment.

What you will bring on the journey

Primary Purpose Summary

The SMED (Setup) Technician is responsible for supporting safe, efficient mold changes and ensuring injection molding machines are properly prepared for production. This role installs, removes, aligns, and connects molds while communicating mold change status, troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining organized mold components, training Setup team members, and supporting compliance with safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping standards.

• •Mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely install, remove, align, and connect injection molds.
• •Troubleshooting skills related to injection molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
• •Attention to safety , including proper use of LOTO, crane, forklift, and fall protection practices.
• •Communication skills to provide clear mold change status updates to operators, supervisors, technicians, and process engineers.
• •Organization and housekeeping to maintain mold boxes, components, equipment, and work areas.
• •Training and teamwork to support Setup team members on safety, operational procedures, and startups.
• •Overview of Competencies
• •Excellent organizational skills.
• •Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• •Flexible to work off-shifts.

• •An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• •Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• •Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• •Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• •Innovative benefits plan which includ