Work directly for a Providence County, RI area specialty manufacturing company. Tool Maker / Mold Maker - 2nd shift POSITION SUMMARY : Designs and fabricates basic fixtures, repair and maintain injection molds, and machine components used in the manufacture for in-house 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 in-house 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 Toolroom 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.

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-24