Journeyman Toolmaker

AptarGroup, Inc.; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. in Mukwonago, WI is seeking a skilled Tooling/Mold Making professional to plan, set up and run bench, machine, and finishing operations for complex injection molds. You will modify molds and supervise toolmakers, with emphasis on hot runner systems and high cavitation tooling.

Requires 5+ years of related experience, an apprenticeship or equivalent training in tooling, and strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Forklift operation and welding abilities are also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State indentured apprenticeship or equivalent tooling training.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Proven hot runner expertise with multiple types of systems.
• Highly experienced at electrical troubleshooting.
• Proven experience with high cavitation molding.
• Bi-injection / Stack tooling experience required.
• Fork truck training provided by Aptar-Mukwonago.
• Perform welding operations.
• Machine troubleshooting/maintenance/repair.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out and perform bench, machine and finishing ops on plastic injection molding dies and fixtures.
• Modify molds from instructions to improve original design.
• Monitor mold performance and inspect own or others' work.
• Operate all Tool Room machines and equipment.
• Lead toolmakers and technicians; train new employees.
• Operate forklift truck and overhead crane.
• Read blueprints and tolerance charts.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems.

Skills

Mold making

Electrical troubleshooting

Tooling knowledge

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State indentured apprenticeship or equivalent tooling training

Tools

CAD experience

NC programming

Machine maintenance

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

JOB DUTIES

• Under minimal supervision, plan, lay out and perform all bench, machine and finishing operations required to alter and condition intricately designed and constructed plastic injection molding dies and related fixtures
• Work from special instructions to either maintain or alter molds to achieve improvements to the original design
• Monitor mold performance and inspect own work or work performed by other tool workers
• Operate all Tool Room machines
• Perform difficult machine set-ups and operations that require improvising of tools and machines for adaption beyond the normal range and capacities of available equipment
• Instruct Toolmakers, Machinists and Technicians in the performance of their duties, including training new employees
• Operate forklift truck and overhead crane
• Read blue prints
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• State indentured apprenticeship or equivalent knowledge of tooling trade, plastic molding techniques and material characteristics
• 5+ years related work experience
• Proven hot runner expertise with multiple types of systems
• Highly experienced at electrical troubleshooting
• Proven experience with high cavitation molding
• Bi-injection / Stack tooling experience required
• Fork truck training (provided by Aptar-Mukwonago)
• Perform welding operations
• Machine troubleshooting/maintenance/repair

Non-Mandatory Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of soldering & brazing
• Knowledge of welding
• Knowledge of NC programming & machines
• CAD experience
• Good organizational skills
• Computer skills

Be You. Be Aptar.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.