Injection Molding Tooling Technician – Repair & Optimize

FBSPL; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FBSPL seeks a Tooling Technician with hands-on experience in plastic injection molding tooling to maintain, repair, and improve tooling for productivity and quality. You will read tooling prints and hydraulic/electrical diagrams, perform PMs, and support process teams to implement changes.

The role requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, ability to operate an overhead crane, and the use of a personal toolbox.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plastic injection molding tooling experience – MUST HAVE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain injection molding tools in optimal operating condition.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Perform minor engineering changes to tools and molds.
• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding tools.
• Assist supervisors with training associates on proper tool care and usage.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of replacement parts for tooling.
• Follow all internal tooling procedures and standards.
• Support Process Engineers, Plant Engineers, and Technical Center teams with process improvement changes.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of tool repairs, modifications, and changes.
• Participate in team problem-solving activities, including 8D activities and communication meetings.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tooling work area.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Perform other tooling-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on tooling experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Training others

Safety compliance

Tools

CNC

EDM

Milling machines

Hydraulic diagrams

Electrical diagrams

Tooling prints

Job description

FBSPL seeks a Tooling Technician with hands-on experience in plastic injection molding tooling to maintain, repair, and improve tooling for productivity and quality. You will read tooling prints and hydraulic/electrical diagrams, perform PMs, and support process teams to implement changes.

The role requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, ability to operate an overhead crane, and the use of a personal toolbox.