Toolmaker Apprentice

Job Summary
This position will lead to the completion of four years in an apprentice program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training while working in the tool and die field. The Apprentice Toolmaker under the supervision of the Tool Shop Manager or designee is responsible for the completion of high-quality preventative maintenance to molds and the completion or coordination of mold repairs necessary for the production of acceptable molded plastic parts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Tool Shop Manager or designee, and the Lead Toolmakers:
1. Troubleshoots and recommends solutions for problem molds that have been assigned by the Tool Shop Manger or designee.
2. Set up and operates all tool room equipment and measuring equipment, using very close tolerances.
3. Ability to read mold drawings or hand sketches to enable the completion of repairs or tool modifications.
4. Performs mold cleaning and rework as outline by the mold processing procedures for all facilities.
5. Performs necessary change over to tooling according to production needs.
6. Maintains proper records of activities on molds and time require to complete the job.
7. Responsible for special projects assignments as requested and gives detailed reports of their results to the Tool Shop Manager both verbally and in writing.
8. Keeps completed and updated files on all projects current or complete.
9. Reports to the Tool Shop Manager all matters requiring their attention.
10. Fulfill all requirements of the position as outlines by Technimark and by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training Programs and standards.

Competencies/Requirements
• Manufacturing Safety
• Standard Method of Work
• GD&T

Schedule
• Monday through Friday 7a-3p