Mold Maintenance Technician

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mold Maintenance Technician position at J.B. Poindexter & Co. is a hands-on role focused on maintaining, repairing, and installing molds and tooling to support safe, efficient production. First shift runs 6am–2:30pm with required overtime when demand requires it.

Responsibilities include mold changes, setup, teardown, and documentation, plus adherence to safety and quality standards. Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in industrial settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with 3 years mechanical experience.
• Experience with pneumatic, steam, hydraulic and water systems preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capable of using hand tools both manually and pneumatically.
• Able to operate a powered industrial truck and cranes/hoists.

Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes, including building, stripping, installing, and maintaining tooling.
• Clean molds manually or with high-pressure equipment following safety procedures.
• Set up molds for production, including replacing seals, guns, and related components and setting process parameters to produce good product.
• Rebuild and maintain mold-related components (i.e., guns, seals).
• Troubleshoot and resolve mold and process issues to support product quality.
• Operate or interface with control systems (e.g., PLC) to support production setup and adjustments.
• Complete required documentation, including mold change records and maintenance logs requests for parts.
• Participate in all required training, including safety and operational policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and workplace organization initiatives (e.g., plant-wide 5S / housekeeping).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

3+ years mechanical experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading/writing/math skills

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Safety procedures

Tool handling

Forklift operation

Cranes/hoists operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Mold Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing molds and tooling to support safe and efficient production operations. This role ensures molds are in proper working condition and meet quality standards.

The current opening is for First Shift: Hours 6am - 2:30 pm. Overtime is required when demand is present.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform mold changes, including building, stripping, installing, and maintaining tooling
• Clean molds manually or with high-pressure equipment following safety procedures
• Set up molds for production, including replacing seals, guns, and related components and setting process parameters to produce good product
• Rebuild and maintain mold-related components (i.e., guns, seals)
• Troubleshoot and resolve mold and process issues to support product quality
• Operate or interface with control systems (e.g., PLC) to support production setup and adjustments
• Complete required documentation, including mold change records and maintenance logs requests for parts
• Participate in all required training, including safety and operational policies
• Participate in continuous improvement and workplace organization initiatives (e.g., plant-wide 5S / housekeeping)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred along with 3 years' mechanical experience in an industrial setting
• Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through experience or testing
• Basic to intermediate reading, writing, and math skills
• Experienced in pneumatic (air), steam, hydraulic and water systems preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to use hand tools both manually and pneumatically driven
• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck
• Ability to operate cranes/hoists

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, and perform repetitive motions
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, crawling, crouching and reaching

Work Environment & Safety

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, heat/cold extremes, moderate noise levels, pressurized systems, and industrial equipment
• Required to comply with all OSHA standards, company safety policies, and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to support operation

Company Overview

An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, Casa Grande, AZ and Bishopville, SC.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company's Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 40 years, EFP LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today's marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.

For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efppackaging.com.

EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP's benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.

EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.