Tooling Tech II

POSITION DESCRIPTION—Hourly Position

POSITION TITLE:     Tooling Tech

Department:  Engineering                          

Reports To:   Tooling Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Track and perform various preventive maintenance activities on plastic injection molds.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Track and perform preventive maintenance activities on Plastic Injection Molds
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed
• Respond to emergencies as needed 
• Utilizes the company lockout and tag-out procedures to insure safe working environment
• Assists with maintaining inventory records
• Uses overhead cranes and tow motor
• Inspects and evaluates molds at prescribed intervals of time and usage or upon malfunction or breakdown
• Maintains schedule of preventative maintenance measures
• Updates all PM and work order activities in PLEX
• Reports any accidents, incidents, or hazardous situations to supervisor immediately
• 5s Principles must be a priority

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May help conduct periodic inventory
• Any other duties as assigned by Maintenance Tooling Specialist

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of 2 year experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing environment
• Must have or be able to acquire hand tools to complete assigned tasks
• Good computer skills a definite plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to learn basic techniques of Mold components, welding, metal working (Mill, Lathe, Surface Grinder) and electrical maintenance as pertaining to tooling aspects
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must possess a valid KMA Forklift License
• Satisfactory work records, including attendance
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary and some shift work and on-call emergency response may be required
• Ability to stand, climb ladder onto machines, lifting 50 lbs., bending and stooping 

High degree of attention and care required to prevent injury to self and others