Mold Technician

ITW; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mold Technician at ITW Deltar Fasteners in Frankfort, KY will set up and operate plastic injection molding machines and related equipment, adjusting processes to ensure quality parts. You’ll handle mold installation, equipment setup, and solve process issues to maintain product integrity.

Ideal candidates have a mold technician apprenticeship or equivalent, 1.5+ years in injection molding, ability to lift 55 lbs, and strong hands-on skills with tooling and measurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mold Technician Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Routsis Training Program or equivalent.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Lift 55 lbs.
• 1.5+ years of technical experience with plastic injection molding.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• MS Office skills are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• 3–5 years of Mold Technician experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with hands-on skills.
• Able to operate overhead crane and hoist.

Responsibilities

• Install molds in the injection molding machine and adjust cycles.
• Set up assembly and auxiliary equipment for packaging.
• Ensure part/material containment measures.
• Maintain part quality and process parameters.
• Troubleshoot molding problems (flash, short shots).
• Conduct root-cause analysis of product quality issues.
• Identify continuous improvement ideas and 5S.
• Disassemble and assemble mud bases.
• Use calipers, gauges, hand tools, pallet jacks, and cranes.
• Follow safety rules and keep area clean.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanically inclined

Lifting 55 lbs

Mold technician experience

Injection molding

Work ethic

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Mold Technician Apprenticeship

Routsis Training Program

Tools

Overhead crane

Hoist

Mold set-up tools

Job description

Job Description:

Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a global industrial company built around a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2019, the company achieved revenues of $14.1 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America.

Division Description

ITW Deltar Fasteners is a large division within the Automotive Segment and serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners. Locations include: Frankfort, IL; Chippewa Falls, WI and our Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA.


• Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.


• Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

Position Summary

The Mold Technician will report to the Manufacturing Cell Leader/Supervisor. The major areas of responsibility for this position are to perform duties to set up and cycle a variety of plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment and make process adjustments to ensure proper function and quality of parts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Installation of molds in the injection molding machine, which includes making machine adjustments, heats, injection pressure, and cycle times for wide range of plastic engineering materials to ensure proper quality and function of parts


• Set up and adjust assembly equipment, auxiliary equipment, and robots to achieve proper assembly, product containment, and product packaging


• Ensure part/material containment measures are implemented


• Responsible for part quality associated to their set up and processing parameters, including first off and last off.


• Troubleshoot molding problems to resolve issues such as flash, short shots, quality of parts


• Conduct Root Cause Analysis of factors affecting overall product quality


• Identify Continuous Improvement ideas associated within daily duties and overall cell performance and 5S


• Disassemble and assemble mud bases


• Use computer, dial/digital calipers, gauges, hand tools, hand/powered pallet jacks, fork trucks, and overhead cranes.


• Follow safety rules and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition


• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Position Skills and Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Successful completion of Mold Technician Apprenticeship program, or equivalent


• Satisfactory completion of the Routsis Training Program, or equivalent


• Ability to work with little or no supervision


• Ability to lift 55 lbs.


• Minimum 1 ½ years of technical experience with plastic injection molding, along with hands on experience with raw materials, mold set-up, and troubleshooting skills for electric injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. (Preferred)


• Qualified candidate will possess a good work ethic, are reliable, and dedicated to quality. Must enjoy a fast-paced environment


• Computer skills with Microsoft Office are a plus


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (English), good visual skills and reasoning ability


• Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization


• 3-5 years of Mold Technician experience, preferred


• Individuals who demonstrate the above requirements will also be considered even with no experience.


• Mechanically inclined (hand tools, math, reasoning, 100% hands-on position)


• Ability to operate an overhead crane and hoist.

Compensation Information

$23-$27 per hour

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.