Job Description

The Plastic Injection Toolroom Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing our Plastic Injection molds to support manufacturing and achieving quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Ability to troubleshoot various issues on plastic components (Gas traps, voids, weld lines, pin push, etc.)
• Must work shift hours 2:30pm to 11:00pm plus applicable Overtime when available.
• Disassembles and assembles molds, analyzes and solves mold problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, Assembles, repairs, inspects, cleans and polishes molds using skill and care while handling
• Understand blueprints, sketches, general instructions to disassemble, inspect, repair, and assemble plastic injection molds
• Perform highly critical assembly operations, refitting, re-venting or making adjustments as necessary to the mold to achieve designed objectives
• Answers technical questions from Manufacturing departments as required
• Maintains equipment maintenance, and repair history records, details of work performed, parts replaced, and the labor hours, as required
• Operate machine shop equipment (Mill, Surface grinder, Lathe)
• Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs or dies for use within the company
• Ability to solves problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process
• Provide guidance and training to lower-level technicians
• Performs mold repair work on cavities and cores due to damage or wear
• Trouble shoot and repair all brands of Hot runner systems
• Completes Engineering changes and revisions to molds
• Interprets drawings and evaluates machining methods on assignments requiring instructions from Toolroom Supervisor on intricate machining setups
• Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions
• Stones and polishes mold components

Competencies and Abilities

• Report to work on time every day and be at the assigned workstation on time.
• Must be able to communicate well with team and upper management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Able to follow instructions and safety procedures (wearing PPE).

Certifications and Special Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Familiar with electrical and hydraulic circuits using diagrams, blueprints, and electrical circuit test meters and methods is a plus
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret and executive work instructions

Physical Demands

Ability to frequently lift objects that are 25 pounds or more.

Capable of using hand tools and have ability to operate machines when needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, consistent bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling.

Work Environment

Warehouse environment is an uncontrolled atmosphere building. The manufacturing environment you will be exposed to dust, odors, and noise. Extensive visits to the outdoor shipping dock and holding yard required.