Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician

Creo-Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Creo Group in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician for our high-volume molding environment. This entry-level role provides hands-on training under a Tooling Maintenance Technician, focusing on mold care, basic PMs, tool prep for production, and accurate maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities include routine PMs, post-run cleanup, tool storage, and progressive skill development toward complex repairs and refurbishment planning, with travel as needed and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing or mechanical environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn under senior team members.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mold PMs under supervision, including cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating tools.
• Assist in prepping tools for production and post-run clean-up and storage procedures.
• Record basic PM activity in maintenance logs and help maintain accurate tool maintenance records.
• Organize, clean, and inventory tooling components and assist with tool changes when required.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Dependable punctual

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician

Full Time Little Rock, AR, US

Job Title: Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Maintenance & Equipment Manager

Schedule: 40+

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities:

We are seeking a motivated and mechanically inclined individual to join our team as an Apprentice Tooling Maintenance Technician. This is an entry-level position designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in tooling and mold maintenance within a high-volume injection molding manufacturing environment.

The apprentice will work under the guidance of the Tooling Maintenance Technician, assisting with and learning all aspects of mold and tooling care. Initial responsibilities will focus on completing routine preventative maintenance tasks (PMs) and supporting skilled repairs, with the goal of eventually developing into a fully capable Tooling Maintenance Technician.

Essential Functions:

• Mold Preventative Maintenance (In-Press and Out-of-Press):
• Perform basic mold PMs under supervision, including cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating tools.
• Assist in prepping tools for production and performing routine post-run clean-up and storage procedures.

Documentation:

• Record basic PM activity in maintenance logs and help maintain accurate tool maintenance records.
• Organize, clean, and inventory tooling components and assist with tool changes when required.

Over time, the apprentice will be expected to:

• Gain knowledge of tooling components and mold construction.
• Learn to inspect and assess molds for wear or damage.
• Understand how to interface with external tool shops and internal teams regarding tool status.
• Progress toward performing complex repairs and participating in refurbishment planning.

Required Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., stand, and move about the facility for extended periods of time.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical environment, exposure to injection molding or tooling concepts and technical coursework or training in machining, maintenance, or mechanical systems preferred.

The CREO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employee may be asked by a Supervisor or Manager to perform other job-related duties. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not a contract for employment; either employee or CREO Group may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, without notice and without cause.