Mold Repair Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

industrial maintenance jobs; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

Weekly pay

Paid time off

401k

Training & development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Maintenance Mold Repair Technician to repair and maintain molds, fixtures, and tooling in line with specifications. You will read blueprints, set up machines, and assemble parts to keep production flowing.

This full-time, first-shift role offers pay $34-$38 per hour, benefits from day one, and weekly pay. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus experience with metalworking tools and safety-conscious work style.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; a related two-year degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Injection Mold Technician preferred.
• Experience with metalworking tools, drills, milling machines, grinders and lathes.
• Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings; strong math and shop math skills.
• Strong safety adherence and ability to work with teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Set up and operate grinders, mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair dies, jigs, and gauges.
• Inspect tools and dies for defects and perform repairs.
• Support tooling efficiency projects and compliance with safety programs.
• Assist with mold changes and troubleshoot injection molding equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Blueprints & CAD

Machine setup & operation

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Metallurgy basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

CAD/CAM software knowledge

Measuring tools experience

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay: $34 - $38 per hour, depending on experience

1st shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Employment Benefits start on day 1

Weekly Pay

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Mold Repair Technician repairs, and maintains mold, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance to customer and/or company specifications per control plans. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, set up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to make and repairs molds, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations. The Maintenance Mold Repair Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager.

• Reading and Interpreting Blueprints, design schematics and CAD drawings.
• Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances.
• Design jigs and templates as support in the fabrication of parts.
• Setting up and operate grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, parts cleaning, basic ovens, band saws, jib hoists.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled and complete assigned work orders.
• Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions. Grinding carbide, fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges using machine and hand tools.
• Assemble and disassemble tools and mold parts supporting the production areas to guarantee tools are repaired on time to ensure the continuous production and increase plant productivity.
• Inspecting tools and dies for defects, perform repairs.
• Support Tooling Efficiency Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects.
• Follow standard operating procedures for mold repairs and keep detailed records of tool maintenance, repairs, changeovers.
• Obtain training and certification for forklift and aerial lift operation as required.
• Utilize the overhead crane in compliance with OSHA and Company requirements.
• Assist with mold changes on injection molding machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair injection molding and auxiliary equipment.
• Comply & promote all environmental, health & safety programs, laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent mold required, two-year degree in a related field preferred.
• 5 Years experience as Maintenance Injection Mold Technician preferred.
• Experience. with metal working tools including drills, milling machines, grinders and lathes.
• In depth knowledge on troubleshooting in injection operation & assembly.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and experience on handling carbide tooling.
• Experience with quality control analysis.
• Proven experience using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, scales, height gages).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills by detecting potential problems.
• Excellent communication skills and working with teams.
• Autonomy, with little supervision.
• General experience in metallurgic knowledge understanding the properties of metals.
• Knowledge of trigonometry and shop math.
• Must be extremely strong on safety rules and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception

ADDITIONAL INFORMTION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Cornerstone Building Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Address: 100 Cellwood Pl, Gaffney, SC 29340

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• PTO
• paid holidays
• FSA
• life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• discount programs
• tuition reimbursement
• training
• professional development

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.

*Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster herealong with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.