Tool Room Lead Man

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

The Mold Maker Lead does lay outs, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes metal parts to make and repair metal molds for injection of plastic products, analyzing specifications, and applying knowledge of mold design and construction. Performs daily inspections of work progress and reports finding to the Tooling Supervisor. Provides training and mentoring to lower level molder makers and mold maker upgraders.

Essential Functions

• Studies blueprints of product and mold, and computes specifications, applying knowledge of shop mathematics and metal or plastic molding processes and machinery.
• Plans sequence of operations, visualizing shape of mold in reverse of product.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out for machining.
• Sets up and operates machines, such as horizontal/vertical boring mill, CNC machines, and milling machines to machine outer dimensions and contoured cavity of mold.
• Grinds, files, and sands parts, using files, emery cloth, and powered grinders, to fit parts for assembly and to smooth and finish cavity.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
• Verifies dimensions, using calipers, planer gages, and dial indicators.
• Heat treat molds or parts.
• Build and/or repair injection molds in accordance with mold designs and accepted procedures.
• Perform final assembly of the mold
• Assemble molds in accordance with tool designs, accepted procedures, and ISO procedures.
• Perform quality checks as required by our standards and procedures.
• Make changes as necessary to the tool.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and modifications on injection molds.
• Ability to fabricate modern precision molds from blue prints and layouts.
• Able to understand 2D & 3D drawings and documentation.
• Proficient in all areas of mold building.
• Train and mentor to lower level apprentices and general labor associates.
• Result oriented and able to work without direct supervision.
• Perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance on machine shop equipment.
• Monitor and maintain proper inventory levels for machine shop tools and supplies.
• Follow and improve shop processes.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety/ergonomic standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Comply with all Environmental Requirements and Policies
• Report all Environmental incidents to immediate supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Journeymen Mold Maker Certificate, Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five to eight yeas related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years machinist and tool making experience required.
• Expected to have knowledge of CNC machining and understand the function of all mold components and tolerances that are needed to produce a quality mold.
• Skilled in the use of associated equipment such as standard and 2-3 axis CNC machines, surface grinders, drill presses, lathes, etc.
• Capable of trouble shooting and resolving tooling issues.