Mold Maintenance Technician

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Mold Technician to assemble and disassemble injection molds according to work instructions and blueprints.

You will perform mold overhauls, fit components, and conduct quality checks on tooling while maintaining a clean, safe work area. The role requires a two-year machine tool technology degree or 1–3 years of on-the-job injection mold maintenance, plus strong manual dexterity and good verbal and

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in machine tool technology or equivalent.
• 1–3 years mold maintenance experience.
• Strong manual dexterity for delicate components.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/disassemble molds per instructions and blueprints.
• Perform mold overhauls and fit parts per guidelines.
• Conduct quality checks on tooling.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Prepare tooling work orders and quality reports.
• Communicate across departments about mold activities.
• Adhere to OSHA safety rules and housekeeping.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Oral & written communication

Mold maintenance

Quality assurance

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

Two Year Machine Tool Technology degree

Job description

Basic Position Duties

Assemble/disassemble molds following applicable work instructions and blueprints.

• Perform overhauls (Preventative Maintenance); Parts fitting and shape mold components in accordance to training guidelines and understand parts mating, position and function.
• Perform quality assurance check on all fabricated tooling.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Prepare required documentation (i.e. tooling work orders, quality inspection reports, etc.)
• Insure proper verbal/written communication with other departments in regard to mold activities.
• Perform all job duties per OSHA guidelines, safety rules and housekeeping requirements and insure other maintenance associates follow the proper guidelines, rules and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Two Year Machine Tool Technology degree, or 1-3 years on the job experience with injection mold maintenance. Must possess fine motor skills for handling delicate components and be able to perform frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying; must possess excellent oral & written communication skills. Must be willing to learn and be able to work at a fast pace.