Setup Technician I

Job description

Job Title:

Setup Technician I Job Description:

The Role:

The Colorado Springs site is seeking aSetupTechnician tojoin our team.In this role, technicians are responsible for preparing, setting up, and optimizing injection molding equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production.As a Setup Technician,you willinstall molds, adjust processing parameters, perform startups, and verifyequipment readiness in alignment with established procedures and quality standards. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams, the technician ensures stable operation, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement across molding processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, supporting reliable production flow, and contributing to operational excellence.

WhatYou'll Do:

Monitor molded products for visual and dimensional conformity, taking corrective action as needed

Ensure consistent product quality by adhering to specifications, standards, and ISOcompliant processes

Support key operational processes by contributing to waste reduction, improving throughput, and reinforcing safety, quality, cost, and delivery (SQCD) expectations.

Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 6S, Kaizen, and other problemsolving initiativesto improveprocess stability.

Set up injection molding presses by following production schedules, retrieving and interpreting work instructions, and preparing auxiliary equipment (oil heaters, thermolators, temperature controllers, robots, endofarm tooling).

Remove molds and related equipment after production runs, assess molds for cleaning or repair needs, and ensure proper storage and housekeeping of press areas

Complete all required setup documentation, including setup sheets, job packets, and special instructions with accuracy and attention to detail

Maintain a clean and safe work environment, using required PPE, following approved safety procedures, and promptly communicating hazards or unsafe conditions to leadership

Engage in daily management routines, supporting Schedule Attainment, Visual Management (SQCD boards), and Daily Improvements (MDI) to strengthen operational performance

What We Seek:

High school diploma orGEDrequired

3-5 yearsof mechanical orinjection molding setupexperience preferred

Competency using powered hand tools, fasteners, and measurement devices

Intermediate-level molding and processing skillsstrongly desired

Strongmechanical aptitude andattention to detailfor safety and quality

Basic math, computer literacy, and dataentry skills; SAP experience preferred

Demonstrated problemsolving and troubleshooting skills in mechanical environments

Experience participating in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen, 6S, or wastereduction initiatives

Ability to recognize and communicate quality defects and ensure parts meet required specifications

Commitment to safety, adherence to procedures, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to kneel, crawl, crouch, and work in confined spaces during mold changes

Physical capability tolift upto 50 lbs. and climb ladders up to 15 feet

Ability to kneel, crawl, crouch, and work in confined spaces during mold changes

Can comfortablystand and walk for duration of the shift

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunitytoour employees andpromotefrom within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

Compensation: $20-23 hourly range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

Generous401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

Excellenthealth, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

Paid time off (PTO)policy that empowersyouto take the timeyouneed to recharge

Education assistance to support your learning journey

Values-driven culturewith colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunitytoall employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris strongly encouragesall ofits employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.

Who can apply

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