Class 1 Mold Repair

Syndicate Sales, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Syndicate Sales, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain precision tools, dies and specialized parts used in machinery and production equipment.

You will read blueprints, interpret models, and set up molds for the next production run. The role requires 2–3 years of experience, an Associate’s degree or technical training, and proficiency with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year technical school
• 2-3 years of experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design models
• Ability to use precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers and gauges
• Setting up molds for production runs
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains injection molds

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining precision tools, dies, and specialized parts used in machinery and production equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with safety regulations
• Read and interpret technical blueprints and design models
• Use precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers and gauges
• Set up molds for the next production run
• Troubleshoot and repair injection molds

Skills

CNC machines

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Education

Associate degree or technical school equivalency

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

SUMMARY They are responsible for repairing and maintaining precision tools, dies, and specialized parts used in machinery and production equipment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with safety regulations.Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and design models.Ability to use precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers and gauges.Expertise in operating various equipment like CNC machines, mills, lathes and grindersSetting up molds for their next production run.Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains injection molds.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEAssociate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year technical school and 2-3 years’ experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Individuals must also be able to operate fork and hand trucks and mechanical hoists.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, oil and grease, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.