Mold Technician - Injection Molding

Silgan Closures; Tolleson, La Crosse (AZ, WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and environmentally conscious global packaging company that values accuracy and continuous improvement. In this role, you will work closely with engineers to refurbish and maintain molds, ensuring optimal functionality in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on problem-solving and enjoy working with mechanical and electrical tools, this position offers a chance to grow within a supportive team. With competitive pay and an array of benefits, including paid lunches and holidays, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a stable and reliable industry leader.

Benefits

Paid lunches and breaks

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company compensated life insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Free food monthly for birthdays

10 paid Holidays

Floating holidays

Vacation days

Climate controlled facility

Qualifications

• Experience with high cavitation hot runner molds and wiring systems.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineers to refurbish and rebuild molds.
• Maintain molds through preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and ensure mold functionality.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical problems

Mechanical skills

Problem solving skills

Mathematical analytical skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Mechanical tools

Hydraulic tools

Electrical tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

What we offer:

• Starting pay $28 to $34 per hour depending on experience and tenure at the company
• Day shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Paid by-weekly
• Paid lunches and breaks
• Benefits package includes health, dental, vision insurance and company compensated life insurance
• PTO
• Parental Leave
• Free food monthly for birthdays
• 10 paid Holidays
• Floating holidays
• Vacation days
• Climate controlled facility
• Steel shoe reimbursement ($120) yearly
• Safety glasses reimbursement ($120) yearly
• Monthly birthday celebrations (food and beverages are provided)
• We promote from within

What you'll do:

• Coordinate with the lead and the Tooling engineer to refurbish and rebuild molds
• Clean and maintain molds with preventative maintenance, including dissembling and reassembly to clean components
• Must use tools and methods such as calipers, micrometers and indicators to troubleshoot or measure a mold and its components
• Troubleshoot molds, replacing components and ensuring functionality
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in the mold, mold controllers and hot runners. Must do some wiring and hot runner tips.
• Set and remove injections molds from molding machines
• Maintain inventory by tracking molds, parts and ordering supplies for the department
• Update and maintain the EAM system

You'll love it here if you:

• If you are accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Like coordinating document repairs with colleagues and coordinating and documenting repairs with vendors and the subsequent transfer of off site maintenance
• Like to work in and maintain a safe work environment

What you'll need to have:

• High school diploma and preferred additional post-secondary education, a plus
• Experience working on high cavitation hot runner molds. Wiring a hot runner system, a plus
• Able to set and start molds in presses such as Van Dorn, Husky and Cincinnati machine experience, a plus
• Must have experience in troubleshooting electrical problem with hot runner molds
• Must be able to read mold design prints
• Have good mathematical analytical skills
• Must possess strong mechanical and problem solving skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic tools for general maintenance functions
• Computer literacy a big plus
• Good communication such as oral, written and listening and English skills

Who we are:

• Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia
• A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products
• A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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