Off Shift Tooling Tech

Summary Sets up and operates, with assistance, a variety of machines common to the trade by performing the following duties.

Duties

• Operate crane and forklift safely
• Disassembles, assembles, inspects, cleans and polishes molds. Use skill and care when polishing critical surfaces.
• Disassembles and repairs Hot Runner and hydraulic actuated molds. Must be familiar with electrical and hydraulic circuits using diagrams, blueprints and electrical circuit test meters and methods.
• Reassemble and rewire molds.
• Execute lathe, mill and surface grinders machining components.
• Ability to read micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.
• Performs mold repair work with hand tools, hand grinders, and stones supervised by Sr. tooling tech or onsite toolmaker.
• Reworks and constructs machine parts with hand tools.
• Weld spot molds and other projects as needed.
• Assists Sr. tooling tech or onsite toolmaker on set ups and operations as needed.
• Fill out PM records
• Understand PM schedule for timely scheduled maintenance
• Maintains inventory of Tool Room PM components and supplies.
• Observes all health and safety requirements and maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility I understand I have the authority to conduct my job as defined in this job description and in the event that a portion of my duties cannot be achieved, I have the authority to bring this matter to the attention of my immediate Supervisor/Manager.

Skills LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprint readings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to use precision measuring instruments and ability to use advanced shop math

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Computer experience required to maintain mold status. Must have the ability to get along with coworkers and work in a team environment. Detail oriented.

Minimum of 3 years experience being involved/hands on with Injection Molds.

Strong Mechanical knowledge. 2 Years Crane experience a must.

Machining capabilities is required (Manual Milling Machines, Manual Lathes and surface grinding )

Experience with Electrical and Hydraulics.

Tig Welding is required. Hours must be flexible, Overtime and call-ins maybe required.

Physical Demands The following are the physical demand for the Tool Room Department; must be able to lift at the minimum of at least 50lbs. off the ground; must be able to work on feet for majority of an 8 hour shift; must be able to wear safety glasses where required and walk and climb stairs.