Die Setter

Are you looking for the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has opened up for a driven and motivated team member to join the **D&D Technologies Operations team** as a plastic injection moulding **Die Setter**, based at Frenchs Forest NSW.

D&D Technologies is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of quality, state-of the-art gate latches, locks and hinges. We are the trusted name in innovative gate hardware and our Australian-made products are sold and exported worldwide. Established in the late 1980s, D&D gained international recognition with its ground-breaking MagnaLatch magnetic child safety gate latch for swimming pool and other child safety gates, winning several prestigious design awards for our revolutionary design. Since then, D&D has expanded operations and continues to grow its product range, delivering innovative safety, privacy and security gate hardware solutions. In 2022, D&D Technologies was acquired by ASSA ABLOY.

In this key role, you will enjoy undertaking mechanical work and who thrives in a team environment and takes pride in solving problems before they escalate.

**Major Responsibilities**

As a Plastic Injection Moulding Die Setter, you will be responsible for changing dies and setting up injection moulding machines. You need to perform key tasks listed below in accordance with D&D policies and procedures to ensure smooth and safe operations.
- Start up and shut down machine & driers as per company's procedure
- Change dies and inserts and make adjustment as needed
- Use crane to set and remove dies from machines
- Cycle the machine to produce good parts
- Check parts for proper tolerances, surface blemishes, etc and make adjustment to compensate any irregularities.
- Set and adjust machines until target parameters for part have been achieved and seek to minimize reject rate.
- Dedicated to learning from others & share skills and knowledge.
- Responsible for meeting quality standards.
- Accurate recording of production records (production settings, waste, etc)
- Ensuring compliance with OH&S, regulatory, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

**About You - Key Skills & Experience**

We're seeking someone who brings practical know-how, a proactive attitude, and a strong sense of team collaboration. You'll be the kind of person who takes ownership of their work and enjoys problem-solving in a busy production environment.

**Qualifications & Licences**
- Tool Maker / Die Setter / Moulder
- Any equivalent combination of experience in Setting Dies, training and/or education as an Injection moulding die setter / moulder is an advantage
- Current Australian Driver's Licence and Forklift Licence.

**Experience**
- At least 5 years' experience in a similar Injection Moulding Machine Die Setter role within a manufacturing or industrial setting with strong mechanical background.

**Technical Skills**
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Solid understanding of maintenance practices and production priorities.
- Knowledge of safety standards, and equipment regulatory requirements.

**Personal Attributes**
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Clear and effective communicator with great interpersonal skills.
- A team player who supports colleagues and takes pride in their role.
- Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of prioritising tasks under pressure.
- Open to learning and driven to contribute to continuous improvement.
- Reliable, flexible, and always up for a challenge—with a sense of humour

**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group**
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.