Injection Molding Machine Maintenance-Repair / Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

Position summary: The Injection Molding Machine Maintenance-Repair / Tool and Die Maker is responsible for complex mold maintenance. Must be able to perform a wide range of tool room operations connected with the maintenance, repair and alteration of molds and injection molding equipment. Use outstanding judgment to verify new molds, equipment and tooling. Have a thorough knowledge of machine shop practices, must be able to read and comprehend blueprints and technical data, work from complicated drawings, sketches, samples of verbal instructions. Interpret drawing, plan and lay out work, diagnose and correct, use all types of precision measuring instruments and gages issues.

The successful candidate must be able to multitask in a diversified work environment, should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of ‘hands-on’ injection mold maintenance and similar experience dealing in plastic polymers.

Qualifications required:

Must have a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment

Must have ability to use tool room equipment such as grinders and mills

Must be capable of working on molds and making tight tolerances parts

Must able to comprehend part and tool prints

Injection mold dis-assemble/assembly and perform general mold maintenance

Self-motivated, good organizational skill, team player

Must be able to follow safety guidelines on the production floor

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair tooling problems on the production floor, identify and implement tooling improvements

5+ years’ hands-on work experience in Injection Molding

Die maker or machinist certificate

Continuous Improvement experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in an ISO 9001:2008 certified company

Essential functions and responsibilities:

Perform problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues or to initiate continuous improvement

Repairs and re-builds injection molds by arranging for welding and rework, machining, polishing and finishing to required surface finish

Fits and assembles parts and tests completed molds for proper operation

Verifies conformance of repaired injection molds or related tooling to specification by checking dimension, clearances and alignments using various test equipment, consistently working to close tolerances

Able to read and understand mold drawings * Recommend mold design changes

Keep inventory of spare parts at an appropriate level and well organized

Operates a variety of machine tools, such as drill press, surface grinder to prescribed dimension and surface finish. May cut, mill, grind or otherwise repair work piece to prescribed dimension and finish

Operates crane to remove and/or relocate molds to specific workstations/areas

Have a valid Forklift license

Provides general maintenance and cleanup of all Tool room equipment

Participates in Continuous Improvement and assists in its implementation on an on-going basis

Proficient in written and verbal communication skills

Coordinate tooling and equipment availability, repair and maintenance

Respond to problems by performing corrective technical or mechanical solutions

Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices

Coordinate with outside vendors regarding maintenance and repair for tooling and equipment

Implement and manage all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on all injection molding equipment

Maintains product safety, legality, regulatory compliance and quality systems

Report any potential food safety, legality, quality, or food defense concerns to the plant manager or quality personnel

Follow all documented Good Manufacturing Practices

Must follow all company policies and procedures

Non-essential skills and experience:

Other duties as required

Success factors/job competencies:

Team player

Problem solving skills

Ability to manage projects and follow through

Physical demands and work environment:

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls: reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is/or may be exposed to high noise levels that require hearing protection. Employee may also be required to wear safety glasses and/or safety gloves.

Performance standards:

30,60,90-day Assessment

Annual performance appraisal

Full-time