Mold and Weld Fixture Maintenance Tech

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of plastic injection molds, weld fixtures, and continual improvement efforts to maximize production efficiency.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule die maintenance 5%
• Complete general mold and weld fixture maintenance: 25%
• Recommend Die Improvements: 5%
• Machine and Auxiliary Equipment Functions and Checks of Such Equipment: 3%
• Repair broken molds and flash in house when possible: 25%
• Trouble Shoot dies issues: 10%
• Work with Engineers on new model development through die trials: 5%
• Complete Documentation and Reports: 5%
• Train mfg technical associates on die function & optimal condition: 10%
• Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic experience in computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties
• Technical training or a qualified Tool & Die experience
• 2 years plastic injection mold maintenance, repair experience in a high volume plastic injection molding facility
• Ability to tig weld, ability to operate tool room equipment such as Bridgeport, lathe, surface grinder and hands tools such as grinders, drills

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Journeyman card or equivalent amount of experience
• 3 years of plastic injection mold repair and maintenance experience
• Intermediate experience in computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties

Skills and Abilities:

• Understand injection molding hot runner systems, can repair and troubleshoot
• Proven ability to make sound decisions, exercise good judgement and be highly motivated in a self-directed work environment
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Technical competence
• Crane operation
• Ability to clearly communicate through written and verbal skills with people outside the department / suppliers
• Analyze test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
• Create and implement inspection testing criteria or procedures.
• Evaluate and implement integrated process & documentation.
• Supports higher level engineers with integration of numerous processes and/or products.
• Coordinate with suppliers for accurate part manufacturing and delivery deadlines.
• Lead role in leading and managing medium size projects from concept through implementation for mold improvements (design changes for Quality of parts)
• Control Spare parts for Molds and Weld fixtures

Software:

• Windows, Word, Excel

Essential Job Functions-Physcial and/or Mental Restrictions

• Standing, walking and bending for the duraction of the work day
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• Factory setting with noise

Equipment/Tools Used

• Related job function tools (ie: welder, machine tools, hand/power tools, etc)
• Personal computer