Mold Tooling Technician: Part-Time Maintenance Pro

Alpla Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

ALPLA is seeking a mold shop technician for a part-time position in Kansas City, MO. The role covers mold cleaning, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts inventory control.

Responsibilities include coordinating with production planners and vendors while ensuring mold readiness aligns with production goals. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of related experience and preferably a technical college or apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Able to read, draw, and communicate technical drawings.
• Demonstrate proficiency working to precision tolerances in operation of Milling Machines, Lathes, and Surface Grinders.
• Good computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Mold maintenance: cleaning, inspection, preventative maintenance, repairs, and documentation of mold-related spare parts.
• Machining support: modifications and repair of parts; assist in maintaining tooling and parts.
• Inventory control: maintain records of mold drawings and spare parts; order replacements as needed.
• Coordinate with Production Planners to align toolroom activities with production goals.
• Serve as liaison between plant and external mold vendors; provide necessary documentation.

Skills

Technical drawings

Milling & Lathe

Computer skills

Heavy lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical college or apprenticeship

Tools

Milling Machines

Lathes

Surface Grinders

Job description

ALPLA is seeking a mold shop technician for a part-time position in Kansas City, MO. The role covers mold cleaning, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts inventory control.

Responsibilities include coordinating with production planners and vendors while ensuring mold readiness aligns with production goals. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of related experience and preferably a technical college or apprenticeship.