Mold Setup Technician I Req #1300 The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America • Rochester, NY, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Monday, October 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM About Gleason With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more. Why work at Gleason? Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match Flexible scheduling options available in some departments NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts Formal and informal development opportunities. Position Summary: The Mold Setup Technician I is responsible for preparing injection molds and injection molding equipment for production runs or storage. Additional duties include injection molding machine (IMM) maintenance, creating work instructions, contributing to manufacturing improvement projects. Other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities: Disassemble and assemble molds for production or preventive maintenance (PM). Installation and removal of molds in IMMs. Setup/changeover troubleshooting of peripheral machinery and equipment (i.e. dryers, conveyors, temp controllers, etc.). Prep and stage raw materials at necessary production cells. Load process parameters and verify completion of setups. IMM start-up/shutdown. Coordinate with Quality department for the approval of first run samples. Fill out daily production run documentation. Document any parameter changes. Back-up operators as needed for short intervals. Actively participate and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Take ownership of workspace safety and cleanliness - organize tools. Work with the production manager to prioritize tasks according to the production and project schedule. Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): Read, understand, and create work instructions. Root cause analysis of quality issues. Strong skills in dexterity working with precision tooling - enjoy working with hands. Mechanically inclined. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Able to communicate effectively using MS Outlook. Have an interest in pursuing injection molding process development. Preferred Education/Training/Experience 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. High school diploma or equivalent required. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Pay based on injection molding experience. Travel Requirements: