Manufacturing Mold Setter 3rd Shift
Cornerstone Building Brands · Gaffney, SC, United States · Posted Jun 30, 2026
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JOB DETAILS
Base Pay: $21.00 per hour, plus $.75 shift differential per hour
3rd Shift: Sunday- Thursday, 11pm-7am
Benefits Start Day 1
Weekly Pay
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist to set scheduled molds in presses for production and sample orders
Connect up all water lines to molds to ensure proper cooling without delays occurring due to molds having to be re-watered
Set all switches on presses after molds are properly set in so that the press will be ready for cycling without delay
Properly set safety bars and switches
Set mold protection on all presses to eliminate mold damage
Spray all molds to be pulled out of presses with mold protection spray and remove from presses without any damage to molds or press
Clean up all excess equipment and supplies
To hang molds in press using extreme caution not to damage locating ring and/or other mold components
Clamping molds between platens insuring proper and sufficient clamps are used to keep mold from coming loose
Making certain that al molds requiring cool water have all the lines hooked up without loops
Cost control- taking care of hoses, clamps bolts and any other mold supply items to insure longer life
Housekeeping- picking up all clutter and tools- keeping mold supply cage clean and organized
Ensure that safety bars and switches are working properly, and work safely performing above functions
Sizing and cutting knock out bars and setting know out strike ¼ to ½” short of full stroke
Connects water and air lines: Red in and black out
Cut to proper length and not intersecting or rubbing machine parts when movement occurs
Comply or promote Company EHS policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Please provide a current resume or complete work history
Mold Setting experience required
Processing and Setting Molds experience required
Machine Operator experience required
Mechanical ability
Maintenance experience a plus
Must be able to read and understand product and equipment caution or information labels
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
Ability to move in and out of presses, climb ladders, and torque bolts to 425 ft. lb
General knowledge of mold design and mold cooling system by layout
Knowledge of molding press control operations
Read, understand, and follow “Set Up Prep Checklist” & “Mold Setter General Guidelines”
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment
Complete LOTO Authorized Training
Complete Crane and Rigging Authorized Training
Complete Forklift Authorized Training
Please provide a current resume or complete work history
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
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