Die & Tooling Technician
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Job summary
Plaskolite, a leader in engineering thermoplastics, seeks a Die & Tooling Technician in Zanesville, OH to manage daily tooling setups and repairs, ensuring safe, reliable production at the site. You will guide the Maintenance and Operations teams in tooling readiness and continuous improvement.
The role requires hands-on machining, tooling assembly, and strong diagnostics to minimize downtime. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and a competitive sign-on bonus.
Qualifications
- Technical certificate or coursework in tooling, machining, maintenance, or related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive tooling/die/mold maintenance experience; plastics/extrusion is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble and reassemble dies and tooling to support production
- Install and set-up grinder blades and shredder teeth
- Train maintenance personnel on tooling assembly and cleaning
- Operate manual machine shop equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses)
- Interpret engineering drawings and specs for tooling
- Inspect machined components with precision devices
- Collaborate with production to ensure tooling readiness
- Troubleshoot tooling issues and drive improvements
- Support maintenance programs for critical tooling components
- Maintain 5S compliant, safe work areas
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Job description
Start your career with us and earnup to $3,000 in bonus opportunities!
- $1,000 paid after 6 months of employment
- $1,000 paid after 12 months of employment
- Maintain perfect attendance during your first 90 days and earn an additional $1,000 Perfect Attendance Bonus.
Limited-time offer. Available for select positions. Bonus eligibility and payment are subject to applicable terms and conditions.
The Die & Tooling Technician is responsible for overseeing daily equipment set-up activities, including die splitting and cleaning, screw removal and cleaning, equipment set-up including grinder blade changeovers, as well as maintenance repairs and changeovers, to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe manufacturing operations at Plaskolite. This role provides technical leadership and guidance to the Maintenance and Operations Team, ensuring dies, screws, co-ex inserts and other related tooling are maintained, and repaired according to maintenance quality and performance standards.
The Die & Tooling Technician works closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to coordinate tooling readiness, troubleshoot tooling-related issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, minimizing lead time for tooling inventory and promoting safe and efficient manufacturing practices and promoting Plaskolite’s “One Plaskolite” culture of collaboration, integrity, and operational excellence.
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite’s core values of Integrity and Improvement.
- Able to disassemble and reassemble plastic extrusion dies, tooling, screws from start to finish to support production requirements.
- Able to install and set-up grinder blades and shredder teeth
- Support training of Maintenance personnel in regard to critical tooling assembly and cleaning
- Operate manual machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
- Interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure accurate tooling assembly and repairs
- Inspect machined components using precision measurement instruments to maintain tight tolerance and quality standards.
- Assemble, fit, and validate components to production in ready condition.
- Work directly with extrusion production lines to understand tooling functionality and process requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting performance issues during extrusion runs and implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase tooling life, reduce downtime, and improve workflow efficiency.
- Support capital projects, including installation, setup, and validation of new dies and tooling systems.
- Assist in the implementation of preventive maintenance programs for critical tooling components
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with 5S principles and company safety policies.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards, machine operation procedures, and quality requirements.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Engage with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to ensure successful tooling performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- Promote and model Plaskolite’s "One Plaskolite" values by demonstrating teamwork, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Technical certificate, vocational training, or coursework in tooling, machining, maintenance, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in tooling, die/mold maintenance, or a related manufacturing role; experience in a plastics or extrusion manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to weld steel, and to repair or modify tooling components
- Ability to use Hand Tools, Band Saw, Welder safely and effectively
- Basic Knowledge of Mill and Lathe equipment
- Basic Rigging Skills
- Basic Hydraulics and Electrical Troubleshooting understanding
- Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical equipment and installation issues
- Technical Knowledge of the Extrusion & Polymer Processing Equipment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Sign-On Bonus
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) and Employer Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.
PLASKOLITEis committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.
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