Tooling Technician

The Tool Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of molds / tooling for plastic injection molding presses in the plant.

Responsibilities:Conduct mold and tooling preventative maintenance and repair

Welding tasks (TIG)

Construct hydraulic lines and rebuild hydraulic cylinders

General surface grinding, as well as compound angles, cutting tools, nozzle tips, tapers, etc.

Hot runner wiring

Open Vent Cleaning

Ability to fit new detail and spot and or time in..

Ability to troubleshoot issues and repair, in and out of press.

Able to operate a Bridgeport / Lathe with in a + or - .001 tolerance.

Able to operate a Surface grinder with in a + or - .0002 on critical details.

Able to polish and bench details.

Ability to weld cores and cavities and hand work back to runnable condition.

Able to weld different tool steel with positive results, As in P-20, H13, S.7, 4140 etc.

Able to complete Preventative maintenance on plastic injection molds.

Assist in maintaining maintenance PM records on the company computer system.

Able to work on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum.

Knowledge of Manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Synventive, YUDO, RUNIPSYS, P.E.T.S etc.

Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.

Work with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool or improve on.

Repair, fix and implement engineering changes of molds

Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are maintained

Work with various departments to implement customer

Work on and feel safe working on tool form 800lbs -70,000lbs

Experience:5 years plus of hands on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance

5 Plus years of experience using hand operated tool room equipment.

Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.

Ability to read and understand tooling drawings.

Injection Molding process Experience

Toolmaker / Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred

Education:High school diploma, 2-year apprentice program at Community College helpful

Toolmaker / Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred