Job Summary The Tool and Mold Maker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mold tooling to support high-volume production molding operations. Essential Functions: - Perform preventative maintenance including lubricating, cleaning, polishing, and deburring of molds and related components
- Repair molds to support production demand and the manufacturing machine operators
- Works with Sr. Tool and Mold Maker on disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of heated manifolds, runners, water lines, cores, cams, and ejector pins
- Fabricate and build mold components such as ejector pins or blades
- Follow blueprints and engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances
- Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual mills, lathes, and grinders
- Use a variety of tool maker and machine tools
- Use a variety of precision toolmaker measuring instruments
- Participate in mold and design for manufacturability reviews
- Maintains organized work area to maximize efficiency and safety
- Work independently with no supervision
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required: - High School Diploma/GED Required
- 3 years of previous relevant experience required (CNC, Swiss, Mold Making, etc)
- Previous machining experience maintaining plastic injection molds and related tooling preferred
- Experience in setup and operation of manual mills, lathes, and grinders preferred
- CNC machinist experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements: - Able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing-pulling, and reaching throughout the entire shift.
- Manual dexterity or fine motor skills
- Ability to operate heavy machinery
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