Molding Tooling Tech - 1st shift

Molding Tooling Tech

Summary of Responsibility

Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, machines and equipment using test equipment, and/or hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem.

Job Description

• Repairs and replaces gauges valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.

• Sets up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.

• Ensure all work is performed with EHS mindset.

• Perform routine, preventative and emergency maintenance on molds.

• Make minor modifications to molds.

• Solve technical issues and execution.

• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and wooden structures.

• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance tasks i.e. checking, cleaning, repairing equipment.

• Maintain positive team and plant environment to promote safety, employee engagement, and housekeeping.

• Coordinate and complete daily customer service requirements (i.e. work orders.)

• Manage assets (equipment, inventories, materials) to meet business objectives.

• Follow all documented procedures.

• Monitors and develops improvement in tooling procurement program based on performance tracking and cost analysis.

• Follow direction from senior tool manager, lead operations specialist and Lead Technician.

Safely utilize material handling equipment and techniques.

Health & Safety

• Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.

• Ensure adherence to established housekeeping standards (5S).

• Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, non-compliance issues.

• Adheres to DCS’s health and safety, environmental, operating procedures, policies and forms.

• Work safely and actively support our safety systems through participation in safety audits, hazard identification and resolution, safety initiatives/teams and living the critical ten safety rules and three safety obligations.

Fair Treatment

• Be respectful and courteous to my co-workers, supervisors, and managers.

Communication

• Maintain proper records and backup documentation.

• Communicate to all levels of the organization.

• Attend all required employee meetings.

• Attend all scheduled training sessions, and complete related course materials.

• Provide feedback to employees (both positive and negative) on an ongoing basis.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts for the department.

• Coordinate with other departments to identify, analyze and resolve problems.

• Introduce or recommend changes to work methods, aligned with IATF16949:2016 and ISO9001:2015 methodology.

• Willing and able to learn and support Continuous Improvement initiatives such as; 5S, Standardized Work, Kanban, JIT, Kaizen, and Poke-Yoke.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combo of education and experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two year color or tech school

• Must be able to communicate in English.

• Knowledgeable in lockout tag-ouot

• Knowledgeable in equipment troubleshooting and repair.

• High level of initiative and must be self- motivated.

• Proficient in problem solving to root cause.

• Able to learn and use proficiently the IQMS system.

• Knowledgeable in fabrication / welding

• Working knowledge of injection molding / plastics processes

• Knowledgeable in PLC plus but not needed.

• Working knowledge in machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical/electrical systems

• Basic computer skills - MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Core Competencies

• Follows all operational procedures.

• High attention to detail

• Demonstrates positive participation in a team environment.

• Promote a culture that utilizes work instructions as living documents.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person