Tool Maintenance Technician To maintain high quality tooling through preventative maintenance, minor repair, and visual evaluation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Must be a team player and educate and share ideals when needed.
Read and understand tooling work orders and follow instructions.
Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly molds in a safe and timely manner.
Able to clean molds and assist Maintenance Technicians when needed.
Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
Utilize measuring equipment that include micrometers, calipers, height gage, bore micrometers, etc.
Assist in the monitoring process to help keep a reasonable component inventory in stock.
Reduce machine downtime.
Maintain all tools and equipment that are used including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery.
Assist in maintaining maintenance records on the company computer system.
Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
Work with Process Engineers to troubleshoot issues with tool or improve on.
Be able to work on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum.
Able to operate a Surface grinder within a + or -.0002 on critical details.
Able to operate a Bridgeport/Lathe within a + or -.001 tolerance.
Able to run a EDM machine
Knowledge of manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Senventive, Osco and etc.
Able to polish and bench details.
Ability to fit new detail and spot in.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and repair.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
5 plus years of hands on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance.
Skills 3 plus years plus 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 work orders
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Prototype tool making experience, helpful.
Plastic injection processing experience, highly desired.
Trade school or some college, preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the USA
