Mold Tooling Technician - Maintenance & Repair

SANKO GOSEI TECH; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SANKO GOSEI TECH in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Tool Maker to maintain and repair tooling, including large injection molds, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with milling machines, lathes, and related shop equipment, and must have a two-year degree in a maintenance or tooling field or equivalent experience.

This role requires flexibility, teamwork, safety compliance, and the ability to read drawings and identify mold defects.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work as an individual but also as part of a team.
• Must have own tools, as a minimum see attached Tool List.
• Need to have a high level of flexibility when required.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in what can sometimes be a stressful environment and treat people with respect.
• Be able to think on your feet so you can complete tasks in a rapid yet safe manner.
• Must have a positive attitude and commitment towards improving the company’s performance.
• Experienced in the maintenance and repair of large injection molds.
• Must be able to identify solutions to molding defects caused by the tooling.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Organized and structured approach to the work environment, with strong attention to details.
• Ability to perform in a proactive mode, and to plan and respond accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain existing tooling while working to deadlines.
• Operate Tool Room equipment (Milling machines, Lathes, Etc.).
• Willing to work overtime on short notice when needed.
• Complete all tasks safely and productively for health and safety.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all times.
• Track all hours and complete documentation daily.
• Maximize utilization of time and equipment.
• Provide technical support for maintenance-related staff.
• Communicate with managers and supervisors to ensure continuity of efforts.
• Assume other assignments as designated by the Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tooling maintenance

Electrical systems

Read drawings

Team collaboration

Education

2-year degree in Maintenance or Tooling

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Crane license

Forklift license

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

SANKO GOSEI TECH in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Tool Maker to maintain and repair tooling, including large injection molds, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with milling machines, lathes, and related shop equipment, and must have a two-year degree in a maintenance or tooling field or equivalent experience.

This role requires flexibility, teamwork, safety compliance, and the ability to read drawings and identify mold defects.