Injection Molding Maintenance Tech

Tg Missouri Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tg Missouri Corporation is seeking a skilled Mold Technician in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves building, maintaining, and repairing plastic injection molds. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a mold shop, knowledge of mold maintenance practices, and proficiency in using precision measuring instruments. The position requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in various conditions, adhering to safety protocols. We promote equal employment opportunities for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good mold maintenance practices including preventive and repair work.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a mold shop environment required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, or repair plastic injection molds.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and test molding tools.
• Assist in setting up budgets for the department.

Skills

Mold maintenance practices

Troubleshooting molding tools

Use of precision measuring instruments

Blueprint reading

Ability to work overtime

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Supports production by building, maintaining, or repairing plastic injection molds.
• Repair jigs, fixtures, custom machine components, maintenance and do modifications of existing pattern tooling.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosis and testing of molding tool and die by using actual parts and drawings.
• Follow standard work process to ensure best practice following schedule and quality requirements.
• Operate manual tool room equipment. Set up equipment by studying mold components, materials, tolerances, and machine capabilities.
• Update all information for the mold maintenance daily log.
• Assist in setting up expense and capital budgets for department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good mold maintenance practices and procedures (preventive maintenance, repair, overhauls).
• Min. 5 years experience in mold shop environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Knowledge of use of precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and metrology.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel to work on molds.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• May work with all tools/equipment available at mold shop.
• Daily use of overhead cranes.
• Daily exposure to mold cleaning solutions, grease.
• Daily work in mold shop as well as injection molding environment.
• Work environment may include but not be limited to paint and assembly departments.
• Required use of PPE (steel toe shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, etc.).
• Use of equipment found in mold shop including but not limited to surface grinders, welding equipment, band saw, etc.

Direct Reports

None

Toyoda Gosei, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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