1st Shift Mold Repair Specialist

McDonald Plastic Molding; Cuba City (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical (BCBS)

Delta dental & vision

Life insurance & short-term disability

Voluntary life insurance, AD&D, long‑t

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays

Company events

Job summary

McDonald Plastic Molding, a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, is seeking a Mold Repair Technician to perform all aspects of mold repair and maintenance. You will analyze tooling issues, read 2D mold designs, and coordinate with engineering to improve mold performance.

Forklift operation and tool-room duties are included. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience and at least five years in mold repair within plastics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or trade certification or equivalent experience in related field.
• Five years of mold repair experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Pre-employment background check and 9 panel drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on injection molds, disassemble for inspection, cleaning and repair.
• Analyze and diagnose tooling problems on the production floor and in the Tool Room.
• Read 2D mold designs to reflect revisions.
• Provide input to engineering and operations on mold performance and maintenance.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual and CNC machines.
• Troubleshoot and assemble manifold systems.
• Research equipment issues and take corrective action.
• Maintain inventories of tooling parts for repairs.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Support Maintenance team in plant operations as needed.

Skills

Tool design knowledge

Injection molding process knowledge

Urgent mold issues communication

Team-oriented production scheduling

Written and verbal communication

Mechanical aptitude

Self-supervision

Education

Associates Degree or trade certification or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC

Job description

Come and work for a company that continues to grow and flourish and where our people make a difference! McDonald Plastic Molding is a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, which is a family-owned company founded in 1856. People join our business (and stay) because of our collaborative workplace, drive for innovation, and our family-oriented culture. We are a custom injection molding company known for producing high quality products that meet the needs of our customers.

SUMMARY

Perform all aspects of mold repair and maintenance to ensure quality products and on time delivery to meet customer needs. Provide expertise and coordination for mold repair projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on injection molds; Disassemble molds for inspection, cleaning and repair.
• Analyze, diagnose and correct tooling problems on the production floor and in the Tool Room.
• Read and interpret 2D mold designs to reflect mold revisions.
• Provide input to engineering and operations regarding mold performance and preventative maintenance issues.
• Set up and operate tool room equipment, including manual and/or CNC.
• Troubleshoot and assemble manifold systems.
• Research problems with equipment and tooling and take corrective action.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Evaluate new mold performance in production.
• Maintains stock inventories by ensuring the proper levels of component parts are available at all times for tooling repair.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Do minor maintenance on machines in tool room.
• Support the Maintenance team in plant, when needed.
• Adhere to all company policies regarding conduct, safety practices, and job performance.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong tool build and/or design knowledge
• Working knowledge of plastic injection molding process
• Communicate mold issues with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a team environment to assure mold repairs meet production schedules
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree, Trade Certification or equivalent years of work experience in related business area. Five years-experience in mold repair in plastics' manufacturing environment. Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

• major medical (BCBS)
• Delta dental and vision
• company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available
• Competitive 401(k) with company matching
• generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment background check and 9 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

McDonald Plastic Molding is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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