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Set Up Technician

QPS Employment Group
21.00
United States, Wisconsin, Sussex
Feb 04, 2026
Position Title: Set Up Technician

Wage: $21-$33/hour

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 11:30pm-7:30am

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Set Up Technician for a company in Sussex, WI. This is an associate to hire opportunity.

Set Up Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Set up molds; install knockout pins in the mold; mount, align, and connect plastic molding dies on press platens; ensure that the machine's safety features (e.g., drop bar, safety gates) are properly set; all Safety guards must be in place; connect water and air lines to mold where necessary and adjust controls to regulate the mold temperature

- Set machine controls to regulate clamping pressure and speeds; set control for injection speeds and pressures; set all machines' timers to obtain the proper cycles; change machine screw when necessary to obtain proper color; record all troubleshooting adjustments on the Supervisors Checklist

- Clean the entire machine and wash the floor around the machine; all work areas must be kept clean and safe; examine the sample parts for defects, such as flash, sinks, shorts, splay, cracks and closed holes, proper inserts, and codes, and adjust machine set up to eliminate defects; take first good shots to Cell Lead for approval

- Arrange work area and assist in the set-up of auxiliary equipment as required; instruct operators on operating procedures and safety hazards as they pertain to each job after it is set up

- Troubleshoot operating difficulties by referring to the company troubleshooting guidelines; adjust equipment and machine cycles as necessary to correct molding problems such as shorts, flash, etc.

- Twice during the shift, verify equipment is free of nozzle leaks, process windows are completed, and parameters are within the stated parameters and cycle time is matched to the BOM

- At completion of run, remove mold from press; spray mold with rust preventative, disconnect water lines and blow water out of mold; no mold can be stored with water in water lines

- Store mold in designated storage space; tag mold with any needed mold repair; document # 35676, Set Up Technician.doc [ Rev: 0.9 ] Eff. Date 01/30/2024 FM-6.2-004 Rev. 1.0 CN 23-008 Page 2 of 2

- Follow company's environmental policies to protect and minimize the impact on the environment

- Maintain a safe 5S working environment to minimize the possibility of an injury; act in a safe manner always and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk; report any unsafe conditions to a manager

- Perform other related duties and assignments as assigned or required

Set Up Technician Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred

- Minimum 3 years of set-up experience in plastic injection molding

- Basic computer skills including IQMS systems

- Good interpersonal communication techniques to work with subordinates and/or coworkers; courteous and helpful when interacting with fellow employees; helps to create a positive work environment

- Must have good documentation skills

- Strong material knowledge

- Demonstrated machine knowledge

- Strong processing knowledge

- Advanced set-up knowledge

- Critical thinking skills

- Ability to gather data and think creatively

- Good attendance

- Ability to lift 50 pounds up to shoulder height

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

Why Work with QPS?

- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

- Over 40 years of staffing experience

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

south@qpsemployment.com

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