Qualifications:
Education: Degree or diploma for 2-year machine trades program Experience: Two – Five years’ experience in assembly and reassembly of molds with thorough knowledge & understanding of tooling, tool room practices, and fabricating techniques Specific skills: Mechanical aptitude, ability to accurately trouble shoot and problem solve, strong organizational and mathematical skills.
Responsibilities:
• Perform scheduled & emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & set-up of self-contained molds• Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations• Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling• Assist in troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the molding machines & on the bench• Understanding of hot runner tooling function, maintenance & troubleshooting• Assist in the training of other toolmakers and apprentices• Participation in plant-wide safety efforts - safe and careful work practices always followed to reinforce a culture of safety• Support and participation in continuous improvement activities including maintaining a clean and organized workplace• Responsiveness to customer, scheduling, production, engineering and maintenance demands• Ability to work independently as well as on a team, and willing participation in cross-training activities• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned
