Job Summary:

Performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair to production molding and change part tooling for production equipment. Perform general manufacturing maintenance duties with direction of the department Manager. 

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Maintain all mold and mold ancillary systems in good working order

• Maintain all production change parts and assemblies

• Maintain control and storage of all molds and mold components

• Perform mold core/cavity changeovers

• Perform minor repairs using tool room equipment

• Requisition mold spare parts and maintain spare parts inventory.

• Requisition major mold repairs and maintenance for offsite work.

• Prepare molds for production as per schedule.

• Provide input to Production and QC manager regarding mold status report.

• Maintain tool room equipment and tool room housekeeping.

• Operate overhead crane safely to handle mold transport

• Operate tool room hoists safely for mold assemble and disassembly

• Troubleshoot manufacturing machines and assemblies

Equipment Used:

Mills, Lathes, Welders, Multi-meters, hand tools, power tools, rigging equipment, compressors, boilers, snow thrower, shovels, pickup truck, chillers, towers, lift truck, baler, compactor, etc.

Unusual Conditions:

Frequent dirty work, outside elements (cold & heat)

Requirements:

Good knowledge of plastic blow mold design.

Working knowledge of mold systems including: 

• Extruder, and Extrusion control

• Cooling design and function,

• Hydraulic design and function

• Pneumatic design and function

• Ancillary equipment controls and sensors

Good Knowledge of machine tool operation including:

• Lathe work

• Mill work

• Surface grinder operation

• Basic welding

• Other basic machine tools

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills

• Ability to follow instructions from department leaders

• Knowledge of general maintenance functions such as manufacturing equipment maintenance and carpentry maintenance level tasks.

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, various types of meters, etc.

• Proficient written and verbal skill to include reading blueprints, schematic, diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications, etc.

• Ability to navigate and use maintenance software.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Follow all security protocols by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 3-5 years of related experience

Lift / Carry:

• 21-50 lbs Frequently 45-66% of the time 

Push / Pull: 

• 21-50 lbs Frequently 45-66% of the time

Movement: 

• Bend / Stoop / Twist Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Crouch / Squat Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Kneel / Crawl Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Reach Above Shoulders Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Reach Below Shoulders Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Repetitive Arm Use Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Repetitive Wrist Use Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Repetitive Hand Use Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Climbing Stairs / Ladders Frequently 45-66% of the time

Work With / Near: 

• Machinery Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Chemicals / Fumes Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Excessive Noise Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Power Tools Frequently 45-66% of the time
• Dust / Dirt Frequently 45-66% of the time

Equiptment Use and Operation: 

• Motor Vehicles Occasionally 33% of the time
• Hi-Lo Occasionally 33% of the time