Evening Tooling Technician & Apprentice Moldmaker

NIFCO; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

NIFCO America in Shelbyville, Kentucky is hiring for a 2nd shift Tooling Technician/PM Tech Apprentice Toolmaker to repair and maintain injection molds for automotive plastic components. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect molds, read prints, and assist with mold cleaning and preparation for shipment to vendors.

Flexible hours and OT may be required. We offer climate controlled facilities, competitive pay, health benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have mold making knowledge or training in machining.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of dimensional math.
• Able to read and interpret prints.
• Experience with mills, lathes, welding, grinding or hand tools preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain injection molds for automotive plastic components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Inspect molds using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other tools.
• Clean and prepare molds for shipment to outside vendors.
• Follow tight specifications and read drawings accurately.
• Collaborate with team to ensure production needs are met.

Skills

Mold making knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Reading prints

Machining basics

Team player

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Welding

Grinding

Calipers / micrometers

Job description

NIFCO America in Shelbyville, Kentucky is hiring for a 2nd shift Tooling Technician/PM Tech Apprentice Toolmaker to repair and maintain injection molds for automotive plastic components. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect molds, read prints, and assist with mold cleaning and preparation for shipment to vendors.

Flexible hours and OT may be required. We offer climate controlled facilities, competitive pay, health benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and opportunities