Tool Maker/Mold Maker 2nd shift 2:42pm-11:12pm Tool Room $30-$33/hr. $1.00SD

POSITION SUMMARY: Designs and fabricates basic fixtures, repair and maintain injection molds, and

machine components used in the manufacture of Silgan Slatersville, LLC products.

FUNCTIONS: This position utilizes tool design skill and experience to plan, construct and repair a wide

variety of basic tools, and fixtures used in the manufacture of Silgan Slatersville, LLC products. As

required, works with blueprints, verbal instructions in developing appropriate tool designs. Works to

close tolerances on the majority of work assignments. Sets up and operates a wide variety of basic and

advanced machines including but not limited to surface grinders, OD/ID grinders, milling machines,

lathes, EDM’s and CNC equipment necessary to execute tool/machine repair designs. In performing

assigned duties, utilizes a variety of measuring instruments such as micrometers, indicators and calipers.

Repairs all molds, using basic and advanced equipment. Capable of evaluating and repairing all mold

problems. Responsible for performing visual inspections therefore ensuring tools/parts produced are in

conformance with quality requirements. Maintains injection molds, which includes cleaning the molds,

troubleshoots and repairs all molds, maintains and repairs Tool room machines, and disassemble, clean

and evaluate repairs as necessary. Performs general housekeeping duties including, but not limited to

sweeping and trash removal, cleaning plastic from molds and equipment cleaning. Maintains a neat and

orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear. In performing assigned duties, walking, standing,

crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching and lifting are all required motions and actions of the job. When

work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and

availability.

Requirements: Thorough understanding of machinery and mold creation. Strong analytical and

problem-solving skills. Thorough understanding of applicable safety rules. Education and Experience:

Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program, technical school training program, or

company-provided training program required. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Journeyman or

Moldmaker/toolmaker