Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot tool problems in concept and on the shop floor.
- Performs conventional machining as follows: Lathe work – turning, drilling, threading; Tool Sharpening; Mill work; Surface grinding; Welding; Drilling; Tapping/Threading; Polishing.
- Performs conventional machining, spotting, timing, completion of details and assembly of molds.
- Perform revisions, repairs and upgrades to molds or dies.
- Proficient operation of all machines and tools necessary to perform mold or die build and repair functions.
- Review prints and programs and develop process to complete job.
- Maintain quality of parts through inspection and communication with fellow teammates.
- Work with the designers, programmers, and assemblers to produce/repair the necessary components.
- Identify process and equipment problems, and suggest improvements.
- Work with apprentices to upgrade their skill levels.
- Ability to operate all in-house machine shop equipment to rework worn or damaged tooling and fabricate simple tooling.
- Ability to determine best methods and procedures to determine causes of mold defects, as well as correct and prevent actions. Knowledge of typical mold functions.
- Ability to work in a steady professional manner with little or no supervision required.
- Knowledge and understanding of plastic processing requirements for molds such as venting, heating, cooling and polishing.
- Mechanical knowledge and skills to safely, effectively and efficiently to disassemble, clean, troubleshoot and reassemble 50 to 75% of companies active molds.
- Ability to measure and calculate basic tooling stack ups to determine component preloads and clearances and verify print dimensions.
- Familiarity with hot runner function basic maintenance and troubleshooting techniques like probe tip cleaning removal and reworking basic electrical troubleshooting of probes heaters thermal couplers and manifolds.
- Demonstrate the ability to work methodically and meticulously during repairs and build of new molds.
- Minimum 3 years of experience required.
- Knowledge and understanding of tool design, construction techniques, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret part and mold designs in CAD. Ability to read and understand procedures, work instructions, safety rules and warning signs.
- Ability to use inspection tools such as micrometers, indicators, vernier calipers, optical comparator, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of safe operation of hoists, hand trucks, power trucks, and die trucks; licensed in power truck operation.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information with variety of staff.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Job Promotional Opportunities
The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
