Mold Repair Technician

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAssists in performing regular maintenance activities on production molds as directed to support the operations and achieving the production schedule.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PRIMARY DUTIESAre the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation.Maintain plastic injection molds and equipment is in optimal running condition.Perform preventative mold maintenance and mold repair activities.Estimate mold repair times.Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and troubleshooting related to tooling/molds.Work independent with strong technical knowledge and good communication skills.Read and interpret detailed technical drawings and schematics.Execute machining requests to drawing, sketches or part samples, when instructed.Operate all tool room machinery and equipment and also complete final form, fit and function of mold repairs.Will assist with mold setups performing mold removals, reinstall and preparing molds for production startup.Identify molding defects on production parts and recommend solutions.Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for all tools.Following all Lock Out/Tag Out rules and work instructions.Participate in corresponding root cause analysis, corrective actions and team problem solving activities.Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all your assigned work areas.Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all tool repairs and changes.Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.Keep own and adjacent work area clean.Able to work on a flexible schedule and be on-call for evenings and weekendsPerform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.Other qualifications• Knowledge of CNC Machining• Experience with Solid Works preferred• Basic knowledge of the plastic processing and troubleshooting of thermoplastic molds.• Basic math skills.• Basic electrical skills• Basic computer skills.• Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools.• Possess good hand-eye coordination with manual dexterity.• Repair and perform all necessary preventive maintenance on plastic injection molds and molding related auxiliary equipment related to the mold setup• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.• Lock and tag out training completed• SA forklift training completed.Physical RequirementsThis position requires to be able to access equipment to troubleshoot problems; requires continuous standing, climbing, and bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling; lifting up to 50lbs. Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or components. Ability to work in high temperatures during the summer months.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places and where the sound and noise levels are loud and distracting. Employee is required to wear protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.

Created: 2024-11-02