Mold Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

ABB Inc.; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking an Injection Mold Technician to troubleshoot, develop action plans, and repair injection molds and progressive dies. The role requires maintaining mold knowledge for changeovers and working safely with a 5S mindset in the shop.

Key duties include preventive maintenance, repairs for defects, safe mold transport, and periodic welding to improve mold function. A high school diploma and willingness to learn are required, with TIG welding and power tools being a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn basic operation of molds and repair components.
• Willingness to grow skills in mold maintenance.
• Ability to stay focused on tasks.
• Familiarity with power tools a plus.
• Tig welding experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general preventative maintenance on injection molds as assigned.
• Perform general repairs to injection molds associated with defects identified by manufacturing or quality.
• Transport injection molds safely with electric pallet jack.
• Periodically welding of mold components to repair or improve the function of an injection mold.
• Make minor repairs to molds in presses such as polishing gates, component details, and/or remove stuck parts.
• Conduct mold changeovers in a timely manner by retrieving and storing inserts.
• Support any other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Mold maintenance

Tig welding

Power tools

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical education

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Continuous Improvement Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

The person in this position will trouble-shoot and develop a plan of action and then repair injection and compression molds and progressive dies. This person must have the ability to retain the knowledge required for mold changeovers. They are expected to work safely and keep up 5S in their work areas.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Perform general preventative maintenance on injection molds as assigned.
• Perform general repairs to injection molds associated with defects identified by manufacturing or quality.
• Transport injection molds safely with electric pallet jack.
• Periodically welding of mold components to repair or improve the function of an injection mold.
• Make minor repairs to molds in presses such as polishing gates, component details, and/or remove stuck parts.
• Conduct mold changeovers in a timely manner by retrieving and storing inserts.
• Support any other responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have the ability to learn and understand the basic operation of molds and how to repair, include replacement components, and fitting of components.
• Must have the ability and desire to grow skills associated with mold maintenance.
• Must have the ability to stay focused on the task at hand.
• Familiarity with power tools a plus.
• Ability to retain knowledge of mold changeovers.
• Tig welding experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical education

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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