Plastic Injection Mold Technician

Illinois Tool Works; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance manufacturing efficiency through effective troubleshooting and maintenance of injection molds. In this role, you will engage in critical tasks such as mold changeovers, preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your expertise will contribute to a high-performance manufacturing environment where your skills in mechanical aptitude and communication will shine. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and operational excellence, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with plastic injection mold and tooling.
• Ability to effectively train technician trainees.

Responsibilities

• Maximize shift OEE performance by troubleshooting machining issues.
• Perform scheduled mold inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Mold Changeovers

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Job description

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maximize shift OEE performance with troubleshooting and resolving machining issues with sense of urgency.
• Perform mold changeovers, determining part defect, root cause and implementing appropriate corrective action.
• Preventative maintenance of injection molds by performing scheduled mold inspection which includes the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of intricate mold tooling.
• Verify mold tooling dimensional conformance to print tolerances using component and reliable measurement techniques.
• Document in detail work performed on mold tooling maintenance work orders.
• Setup and operate molding machinery and support equipment.
• Work closely with team leader and operators to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Compliant with OSHA regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety
• Good Manufacturing Practices

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years combined experience with plastic injection mold and tooling.
• Knowledge of Validation Process
• Capabilities of making independent tooling recommendations
• Ability to effectively train technician trainees
• Must possess good communication/interpretation skills, good visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, above basic mathematical skills, above minimum computer skill set, and reasoning ability.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and ability to adapt and learn.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities
• Ability to accommodate occasional flexible schedule when required.
• Must be able to safely operate required equipment for performing job functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position.Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Compensation Information:

$26- $30/hr DOE