Mold Maintenance Technician

Smurfit-Westrock; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Texas is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair molding equipment in the plastics department. The role involves mold changes, set-ups, start-ups and supporting production scheduling, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has a technical diploma or equivalent experience, 4–7 years as a machinist or mold setter, and solid knowledge of injection molding, tooling, and machining. Wages range $25–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of a technical diploma from an accredited vocational/technical institute or equivalent.
• 4-7 years of machinist and mold setter experience.
• Experience in Injection Molding process.
• Extensive experience with hand tools, milling and lathe machines.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on molding equipment.
• Respond to production needs by mold changes, set-ups, and start-ups.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment availability and maintenance.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Maintain safe, clean mold shop and follow lock-out/tag-out policies.
• Document mold changes for traceability.
• Work with other departments to meet daily tasks.
• Assist mold maintenance training program.

Skills

Planning & problem solving

Blueprint reading

Flexible schedule

Instruction interpretation

Education

Technical diploma/vocational certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Milling machine

Lathe machine

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go‑to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

MOLD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

$25-$30/HR

Shift : This position will start on a M – F schedule, then move to Wk1 M-F/Wk2 T-Sat; from 8a-4p.

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Technician is required to perform the multi-level maintenance and repair of molding equipment. The role provides support to the execution of the production schedule by performing mold changes, set‑ups, and start‑ups in the plastics department. The position will require competencies that include molding, tooling, quality inspection, and machining. In the absence of the Technical Manager, this position reports to the General Manager

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

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• Perform all work in accordance with the highest standards of Smurfit Westrock‑Vitop safety policies, ensure all safety policies and processes are enforced.
• Perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all molding equipment.
• Perform problem‑solving to develop corrective actions for quality control issues or initiate continuous improvement.
• Assist with root cause analysis to determine quality control issues.
• Participate in and assist with the mold maintenance training program.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment availability, repair, and maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintains safe work environment within mold shop.
• Respond to problems by performing corrective technical or mechanical solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement of molding equipment and processes.
• Assist with documentation on mold changes that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
• Follow established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Adhere to lock‑out tag‑out policy and procedures.
• Work with all departments to meet daily tasks.
• Perform all duties safely and efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Completion of technical diploma from an accredited vocational/technical institute or equivalent work experience.
• 4-7 years of experience as a machinist and mold setter or experience in related field.
• Technical Knowledge Skills & Experience with the Injection Molding process.
• Extensive experience with hand tools, milling machine, and lathe machine is required.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Knowledge

• Knowledge of safety practices and expectations.
• Knowledge of quality practices and expectations, and respect for product.
• Knowledge of Injection Molding hot runner systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Extensive Knowledge of OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tag‑out Procedures.
• Strong Knowledge of Safety ,5S, LEAN /TPS Toyota Production System a plus.
• Understands and follows Company’s quality and corporate/environmental policies.
• Understands and follows procedures and work instructions established by Smurfit Westrock - Vitop, USA.

Skills

• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off‑shift hours and weekend assignments.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from Management/Supervision.

What we offer:

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.