Night Shift: Injection Molding Tooling Tech

Atkore; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal, state, or local L

Job summary

Atkore is seeking an Injection Molding Tooling Technician for the Night shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) at our Dallas, TX site. You will perform routine and preventive maintenance on injection molds and tooling so molds are ready for changeovers. Two years of related experience and a high school diploma are required.

The role reports to the Molding Production Manager and involves tooling maintenance, repair, and coordinating with vendors. On-site benefits include medical, 401k, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in an injection molding toolroom, machining, or mold-repair environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, mold drawings, and precision measurements.
• Basic understanding of injection-molding tools and mechanical & hydraulic systems.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good team player with growth mentality.

Responsibilities

• Tooling Maintenance & Repair on injection molds and tooling components.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and rebuild molds as needed.
• Diagnose wear, damage, or alignment issues and perform corrective actions.
• Weld, polish, grind, and machine tooling surfaces to restore specifications.
• Complete incoming inspections of new and old molds sent to tool shop.
• Maintain spare parts lists and inventory for tooling repair and maintenance.
• Order readymade components for mold maintenance from suppliers.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to fix mold issues as directed by engineering.
• Prepare mold changes to keep molds ready for next production run.
• Complete weekly mold PMs and ensure molds are machine ready.
• Maintain a clean, organized 5S work area.
• Safely handle, store, and transport molds and tooling.
• Inspect molds for repair and document issues.
• Fabricate or modify tooling components as needed.
• Verify dimensions with precision measuring equipment.

Job description

Atkore is seeking an Injection Molding Tooling Technician for the Night shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) at our Dallas, TX site. You will perform routine and preventive maintenance on injection molds and tooling so molds are ready for changeovers. Two years of related experience and a high school diploma are required.

The role reports to the Molding Production Manager and involves tooling maintenance, repair, and coordinating with vendors. On-site benefits include medical, 401k, PTO, and more.