Mold Repair– Skilled Trades (Injection Molding)

Wise Plastics Technologies; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise Plastics Technologies is seeking an Injection Mold Repair Technician to repair and troubleshoot injection molds and hot runner systems. You will read tool prints, support the shop floor to minimize downtime, and operate mills, lathes, grinders, and hand tools.

Qualified candidates have 1–2+ years of injection mold repair experience, strong mechanical/problem-solving skills, and the ability to work on molds in the press. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of injection mold repair experience.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working on molds in the press.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot injection molds and hot runner systems (we do not build tooling).
• Support the shop floor to minimize downtime.
• Read and work from tool prints and drawings.
• Use mills, lathes, grinders, and hand tools.

Skills

Injection mold repair

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Overhead crane experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Hand tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Description

Named a Great Place to Work for the 7th consecutive year!!

Work Hours flexible start either 11 am or 12 pm and work an 8 hour shift.

• Repair and troubleshoot injection molds and hot runner systems (we do not build tooling)
  
• Support the shop floor to minimize downtime
  
• Read and work from tool prints and drawings
  
• Use mills, lathes, grinders, and hand tools
  

Requirements

• 1–2+ years of injection mold repair experience
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working on molds in the press
• Overhead crane experience
• Able to work overtime as needed
• High School diploma or equivalent

Must have a valid drivers license for travel between plants or driving company vehicles. Physical requirements may include long periods of sitting, standing, stairs, kneeling, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 35 pounds. Will be exposed to the odor of plastics, required to work in small tight spaces and climb ladders. Will be part of on call rotation. Must be able to work OT and off shifts as needed. Other duties as required.

Benefits:

To view our benefits please visit our website www.wiseplastics.com/careers

Wise Plastics Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.