EAST JORDAN PLASTICS is Hiring a Toolmaker - Injection Molding Near South Haven, MI
Tool Maker - Injection Molding East Jordan Plastics, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Injection Molding Tooling Technician. Candidates must have 5-7 years of demonstrated tool building, maintenance, and repair experience in injection molding. Responsibilities:
Able to read machine prints and determine proper equipment required to fabricate the desired item.
Full understanding of all aspects of injection molding tooling; hot runner systems, cooling systems, ejection, etc.
Extensive experience in troubleshooting injection molding tooling.
Maintenance and repair of injection molding tooling including fabricating details and spotting tool.
Use of traditional metal fabrication equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, etc.
Use of CNC equipment for component fabrication.
Use of precision measurement devices
Understand proper tolerance of components for injection molding, punching plastic parts, etc.
Basic lifting & rigging principles and practices.
Thermoforming tooling and processing experience is a plus.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Technical degree in related field or equivalent experience.
5-7 years of demonstrated tool building, maintenance, and repair experience.
Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and welcoming to continuous improvement and change.
Strong mechanical mindset and understanding of industrial systems, electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting,
Experience with injection molding and/or thermoforming plastics preferred.
Experience working in a scheduled maintenance environment.
Ability to read, write, email, and have basic computer skills.
Able to use hand tools, lift 50lbs, bend, reach, squat, sit, stand, and utilize ladders.