How to hire a mold insert changer

How to hire a mold insert changer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mold insert changer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mold insert changer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mold insert changer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The mold insert changer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect mold insert changer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of mold insert changers.

   Type of Mold Insert Changer	Description	Hourly rate
   Mold Insert Changer		$11-26
   Line Up Worker	The Responsibilities of a Line-Up Worker varies upon the organization or industry. Still, most of the tasks revolve around doing manual work such as loading and unloading heavy shipments, operating various devices and machines of different sizes, assist in maintenance and assembling, and coordinating with teammates and reporting to supervisors... Show more	$9-17
   Factory Worker	A factory worker is responsible for manufacturing products using appropriate machinery and equipment. Factory workers' duties include processing the products based on the required quantity and specifications, labeling and safely packaging the merchandise, ensuring that the items are free of any defects before distribution, monitoring the supply inventories, reporting defected machines and equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness of the production area... Show more	$10-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mold Changes
   • Troubleshoot

   Responsibilities:

   • Require molding expect rate of part producing and achieving ISO QualityStandards.
   • Inspect, install and troubleshoot problems with mold ` s in molding machines for as-cast aluminum wheels.
   • Modify existing robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts.
   • Operate power mobile equipment per company standards.
   • Perform light construction demo upon approval.Set up air movers and/or dehumidifiers and monitor daily.
   • Operate sidel machines, clean machines, inspect parts and simple maintenance to ensure machine run properly.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mold insert changer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A mold insert changer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, mold insert changers' average salary in alabama is 50% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mold insert changers 56% less than senior-level mold insert changers.
   • Certifications. A mold insert changer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a mold insert changer's salary.

   Average mold insert changer salary

   $36,950yearly

   $17.76 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mold insert changer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 27, 2026

4. Writing a mold insert changer job description

   A mold insert changer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a mold insert changer job description:

   Mold insert changer job description example

   Mold Changer
   Location: Forest City, NC
   Available shifts: rotating 1st & 2nd (8 hour) or straight 3rd (8 hour)
   Pay rate: $21.71/hr.
   Sign on Bonus: $2,500 paid out in four 90 day increments
   
   You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel - we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - it truly is a special place.
   
   The Forest City, NC Plastics Injection Molding location has an opening for a Mold Changer. This hourly position reports directly to the shift supervisor and is responsible for the safety of one's self and fellow employees.
   Experience in proper mold installation procedures and a working knowledge and understanding of the 5 key processing parameters is preferred but not required. Additionally, we would prefer candidates who are mechanically inclined, however, training will be provided to the selected candidate which will enable them to utilize this knowledge to set up a Mold and associated equipment to produce a quality product.
   Candidate must:
   Focus on working safely to support an injury-free environment.Follow Division safety rules and demonstrate leadership in establishing and following Safe Work Procedures.Understand and demonstrate sound mold installation and set up procedures Be capable of making sound decisions with regards to executing priorities and cost control(scrap and efficiency focus) Be capable of safely and properly installing and starting existing molds with established processes utilizing the 5 key process parameters. Demonstrate sound troubleshooting skills and technical aptitude in order to conduct systematic analysis of tooling, processes, and machines to solve existing problems.Understand Quality system and be able to interpret data as it relates to molding process Be responsible for accurate and thorough documentation and data communication
   
   We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family.
   These benefits include: Health, Vision, Dental, Matching 401k, Flexible Spending, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance, 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, paid vacation after completion of 90 days, as well as voluntary benefits.
   
   Apply today to join our team!
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find mold insert changers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mold insert changer job on Zippia to find and recruit mold insert changer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with mold insert changer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mold insert changer

   Once you've found the mold insert changer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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