Tooling Technician

Job Description

As a Mold Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining molds, machines and auxiliary equipment to meet quality and customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

· Providing support for the transfer/installation of new molds, resins and machinery

· Clean, repair and overhaul Hot Runner Systems, molds, components, machines and auxiliary equipment to manage cycle times, quality and reliability requirements

· Prepare molds, bases and inserts to meet changeover schedules

· Ability to complete PM protocols using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

· Startup, shutdown and operate injection molding machines

· Support the development of new and existing apprentices and technical specialists

· Provide verbal updates, status of work, technical problems and their solutions to colleagues during shift change meetings

· Participates in special projects as required

· Provide absentee coverage for existing Process Specialists and Mold Technicians

· Follow and maintain an environmental health and safe work environment conditions by complying with all Hanon Systems Integrated Management System procedures, standards, and regulations.

Years of Experience

· The ideal candidate will have a minimum 3 years of relevant injection molding mold, machine and auxiliary equipment repair experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Degree Preferred

· High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required

· Completion of a DOL approved apprenticeship program emphasizing plastics manufacturing technology or tool and die program is preferred

· 2 year degree in a Manufacturing or Engineering related field is a plus

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

· Knowledge of mold repair, overhaul, modification and preventive maintenance activities

· Knowledge of hot runner systems repair and setup

· Knowledge of plastics technology including screws and barrels, molding material delivery systems, temperature control units, grinders, dryers, separators and their applications

· Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and power transmission systems

· Knowledge of mold design as well as associated drawings and specifications that define and describe their function and operation

· Can use computers, programs and their applications as needed

· Technical Skills – Precision Measuring, Blueprint Reading, use of department tools and equipment including material handling equipment, English/Metric conversion

Special Requirements (i.e. Overtime, Travel, etc.)

· Flexibility to work overtime including weekends

· Minimum US and International travel required

Pay: From $28.07 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28