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Clayens US LLC

Mold Setter I - 2nd Shift

Greeneville, TN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Load programs for Robots and Machines. * Train to answers any and all buzzers, alarms and red lights. * Completes line clearance, mold upgrades, removes auxiliary equipment and clean around machines.

Clayens US LLC

Mold Setter I - 2nd shift

Greeneville, TN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Load programs for Robots and Machines. * Train to answers any and all buzzers, alarms and red lights. * Completes line clearance, mold upgrades, removes auxiliary equipment and clean around machines.

Kohler Co.

Mold Setter - Set Up 1

Sheridan, AR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Installs and adjust holding device and fastens specified molding tools in position. * Selects and ... Must have experience with robots and sprue pickers. * Knowledge of Plastics resins such as ABS, PP ...

KOHLER

Mold Setter - Set Up 1

Sheridan, AR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Installs and adjust holding device and fastens specified molding tools in position. * Selects and ... Must have experience with robots and sprue pickers. * Knowledge of Plastics resins such as ABS, PP ...

Kohler Co.

Mold Setter - Set Up 1

Sheridan, AR

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Installs and adjust holding device and fastens specified molding tools in position. * Selects and ... Must have experience with robots and sprue pickers. * Knowledge of Plastics resins such as ABS, PP ...

OP Mobility

DIE SETTER 2ND SHIFT

Austin, TX

$19.50 - $25.50/hr

Die Setter - 2nd Shift (Onsite Only)  Location: 12621 Harris Branch Pkwy., Manor, TX 78653  ... molding machines. Troubleshoot machines, robots, and material feed systems (experience with Engel ...

OP Mobility

DIE SETTER 2ND SHIFT

Austin, TX

$19.50 - $25.50/hr

Die Setter - 2nd Shift (Onsite Only)  Location: 12621 Harris Branch Pkwy., Manor, TX 78653  ... molding machines. Troubleshoot machines, robots, and material feed systems (experience with Engel ...

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How much do mold setter robot jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for mold setter robot in the United States is $19.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mold Setter Robot vs Mold Setter?

AspectMold Setter RobotMold Setter
CredentialsTechnical certifications, robotics trainingTechnical certifications, mold-making experience
Work EnvironmentAutomated manufacturing plants, robotics integrationPlastic or metal manufacturing facilities, mold shops
Industry UsageHigh-tech, automated injection moldingTraditional injection molding, mold installation
Job FocusProgramming and maintaining robotic systemsSetting up, aligning, and maintaining molds

The main difference between a Mold Setter Robot and a Mold Setter is that the former specializes in programming and maintaining robotic systems used in molding processes, while the latter focuses on manual mold setup and maintenance. Both roles are essential in manufacturing, but Mold Setter Robots are more involved with automation technology, whereas Mold Setters handle traditional mold preparation tasks.

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Infographic showing various Mold Setter Robot job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,342 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
Shared Molding Indirect - Mold Setter

Shared Molding Indirect - Mold Setter

Grote Industries

Madison, IN • On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Role/Summary:
Responsible for setting plastic injection molds to run consistent quality parts per the production standard and within the process parameter tolerances established on the process sheet. Must be able to correctly hook up all necessary water lines, ensure properly water flow, and set the thermolator temperatures as outlined on the process sheet. Must be able to clean, load new material, and set drying parameters on hopper/dryers. Must be able to troubleshoot, and make appropriate process adjustments to resolve injection molding cosmetic or performance issues. Must be able to safely and proficiently operate all necessary equipment: hot runner controllers, chain hoist, fork lift, stand-up lift, scales, press monitoring system, and parts-picking robots. The employee must complete all necessary lot control and tracking paperwork as required, and notify the Crew Leader/Lead Person when a mold is ready to start normal production.
Job Responsibilities:
Essential & Secondary Functions:
Safety:
  • Responsible to follow all safety procedures and practices.

Quality:
  • Ensures and maintains the quality guidelines, procedures, and standards are consistently followed throughout the manufacturing operation.
  • Visually inspect parts for cosmetic and functional defects to ensure quality parts before turning over the press to production.
  • Purging of old materials from molding machines.

Responsibility & Customer-Focused:
  • Selection of the proper mold from the storage racks to produce the part.
  • Set up processes within the tolerances established on the process sheets to meet customer requirements
  • Remove the mold from the equipment.
  • Setting up the new mold.
  • Key information into press monitoring system (Matec)
  • Understand how to read and interpret part print drawings and/or tool drawings
  • Effectively communicate with others
  • Keep track of set-up scrap, and weigh/record material amounts

Integrity:
  • Maintain 5S and keep work areas clean and organized

Other Functions:
  • Participate in problem solving activities
  • Participate in Grote Production System (GPS) activities
  • Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Competencies:
  • Safety Awareness
  • Quality Driven
  • Respectful
  • Honesty
  • Customer Driven
  • Family Oriented
  • Responsible
  • Innovative
  • Responsible Corporate Citizen
  • Team Player
  • Positive Attitude
  • Detail Oriented
  • Effective Communication (written and verbal)
  • Results Oriented
  • Process Improvement
  • Cooperation with Others
  • Consistency
  • Following Directions
  • Persistence

Education, Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses:
Degree or equivalent experience:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Years of experience:
  • N/A

Training in:
  • As required.

Licenses in:
  • As required.

Certifications in:
  • As required.

Other requirements:
  • Must successfully pass any pre-screening test(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge in:
  • Molding concepts and machinery.

Skills in:
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization
  • Excellent written and oral communication

Demonstrated ability to:
  • Capable of adjusting the molding machine for temperatures and pressures
  • Work at a highly motivated level with a sense of urgency and dedication to accomplishing tasks
  • Adapt to frequent changes in work environment & prioritization
  • Work with general or minimal supervision
  • Leverage existing and potential training

Experience with:
  • Conflict resolution
  • Use of hand tools and power tools
  • Operating a forklift of stand-up lift
  • Measurement devices
  • Conveyors, thermolators, parts-picking robots, chain hoists, hot runner controllers
  • Engel Press

Other:
  • N/A

Travel:
  • Less than 10%

Work Environment:
  • Manufacturing and/or professional environment.
  • Able to work overtime as needed
  • Environment can be hot or cold depending on outside temperatures.
  • Requires flexibility to schedule and work hours.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Physical:
  • Climbing Stairs: Ascending or descending stairs to gain access to a building or to move from one floor to another.
  • Light Carrying: Physically transporting general office items/materials from one location to another.
  • Fingering: Typing for extending periods of time, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
  • Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Visual Requirement: Able to see and read PC screens; detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print.
  • Bending and Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Mental:
  • Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information
  • Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
  • Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information.
  • Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone.
  • Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately.

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