setter (f/m/d) temporary 12 month

Klüber Lubrication NA LP

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Schwalmstadt Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026
Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Efficient setup and startup: As a setter, you are responsible for independently setting up tools, machines, and their peripherals, as well as the smooth startup of injection molding machines and other equipment such as Arburg.
• Process optimization and monitoring: You continuously optimize and monitor production processes, finishing machines, and other peripheral devices to ensure maximum efficiency and quality.
• Quality control and documentation: By monitoring ongoing production and documenting process flows, you actively contribute to quality assurance.
• Responsibility and participation in improvement projects: You are responsible for material provision and the required quality level while actively participating in improvement projects and measures such as Kaizen.
• Troubleshooting and team support: In case of disruptions during the shift, you are on hand to resolve them quickly and effectively

Qualifications:

  • • Technical training and experience: Ideally, you have completed training as a process mechanic for plastics and rubber technology or have a comparable technical qualification. Career changers with technical vocational training are also welcome.
    • Expertise and experience: You bring knowledge from the field of manufacturing/production and have experience in metal or plastic processing. In addition, you are familiar with the structure and operation of molding and finishing machines.

    Required skills to be successful:
    • Safety awareness: You know the regulations for complying with applicable safety standards and implement them conscientiously.
    • Communication skills: You have German language skills at least at B1 level to communicate effectively with your team.
    • Lean knowledge is an advantage: Experience with lean methods is an advantage and shows your willingness to continue improvement

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH
About this role

Summary

Set up and operate injection molding machines; optimize processes; ensure quality; support team; troubleshoot issues.

Job title

setter (f/m/d) temporary 12 month

Experience level

technical vocational training or similar

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Must be in Schwalmstadt, Germany; no remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

safety standardscommunicationlean methods

Preferred skills

lean knowledge

Specializations

injection moldingprocess optimizationquality controltroubleshootingKaizen
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

34613 Schwalmstadt, Germany

On-site City