Tool Technician

Position Location: Bellefontaine, OH (Relocation Package Available)

Department: Tooling

Supervisor: Production Manager

Hours per Week: Full or part time positions available!

Position Title: Tool Technician (Plastic Injection Molding)

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Position Description:

The Tool Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of molds/tooling for plastic injection molding presses in the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct mold and tooling preventative maintenance and repair

Must have the ability to :

• Conduct general surface grinding, as well as compound angles, cutting tools, nozzle tips, tapers, etc.
• Hot runner wiring
• Open vent cleaning
• Troubleshoot issues and repair, in and out of press
• Operate a Bridgeport / Lathe with in a + or - .001 tolerance
• Operate a surface grinder with in a + or - .0002 on critical details
• Polish and bench details
• Rework weld cores and cavities and hand work back to runnable condition
• Complete preventative maintenance on plastic injection molds
• Assist in maintaining maintenance PM records on the company computer system
• Work on the Production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum
• Knowledge of Manifold systems such as Incoe
• Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction
• Work with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool or improve on
• Repair, fix and implement engineering changes of molds
• Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are maintained

Other KSA's:

• Solid work history, excellent attendance record
• Must be able to take direction and work as part of a team
• Display sounds judgement
• Inhibit basic computer skills
• Must be able to lift 40+ pounds on a regular basis, stand for minimum of 8+ hours, and have full motor movement
  

Adhere to IEG Plastics’ core values: Positive Thinking is Powerful Thinking, Lock and Load, Individual Contribution to the Group Effort, Do the Right Thing, Aim for The Highest Peak.

Education:

• High school diploma, 2-year apprentice program at Community College is helpful
• Toolmaker/ Mold Maker Journeyman certification preferred

Experience:

• 5 years plus of hands on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance
• 5+ years of experience using hand operated tool room equipment
• Knowledge & understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics
• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings
• Injection molding process experience
• Toolmaker/ Mold maker Journeyman certification preferred
• CNC experience (preferred but not required)

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Annual Steel Toe Shoe Allowance
• PTO

Recommended Skills

• Grinding
• Housekeeping
• Injection Molding
• Maintenance
• Plastics Processing
• Positive Attitude