Plastic Injection Tool Room Technician- 1st Shift

Lasko Products; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to repair and maintain plastic injection molds. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in troubleshooting mold issues, ensuring quality production standards. Responsibilities include managing repairs, interpreting blueprints, and providing technical support to the manufacturing team. This role offers growth potential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years as Toolmaker Level I or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with electrical and hydraulic circuits.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and assemble plastic injection molds.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems.
• Guide and train lower-level technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mold repair

Blueprint interpretation

Machining methods

EDM/CNC/Welding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

·Ability to troubleshoot various issues on plastic components (Gas traps, voids, weld lines, pin push, etc.)

·Disassembles and assembles molds, analyzes and solves basic mold problems including flashing conditions, galling, venting, cooling problems, Assembles, repairs, inspects, cleans and polishes molds using skill and care while handling

·Understand blueprints, sketches, general instructions to disassemble, inspect, repair, and assemble plastic injection molds

·Perform highly critical assembly operations, refitting, re-venting or making adjustments as necessary to the mold to achieve designed objectives

·Answers technical questions from Manufacturing departments as required

·Maintains equipment maintenance, and repair history records, details of work performed, parts replaced, and the labor hours, as required

·EDM, CNC, Welding experience is a plus.

·Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs or dies for use within the company

·Ability to solves problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process

·Provide guidance and training to lower-level technicians

·Performs mold repair work on cavities and cores due to damage or wear

·Trouble shoot and repair all brands of Hot runner systems

·Completes Engineering changes and revisions to molds

·Manufactures new or repairs existing mold components as required

·Interprets drawings and evaluates machining methods on assignments requiring instructions from Toolroom Supervisor on intricate machining setups

·Perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions

·Recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on “machine-ability” or fabrication problems encountered

·Stones and polishes mold components

·High School Diploma/GED and 3 – 4 years as Toolmaker Level I or equivalent experience

·Must be familiar with electrical and hydraulic circuits using diagrams, blueprints, and electrical circuit test meters and methods

·Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints

·Ability to perform basic math and interpret and executive work instructions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lasko Products by 2x

Get notified about new Manufacturing Technician jobs in Fort Worth, TX.

Maintenance (Manufacturing setting) Technician - All shifts

Manufacturing Technician Fabrication - 2nd Shift

Manufacturing Engineer Hourly Technician - Lean

Arlington, TX $45,000.00-$50,000.00 4 months ago

Production Technician - Second or Third Shift

Process Technician/Control Room Support Operator

Process Technician (Control Room Support)

Quality Technician - 3rd Shift (10p-6a) URGENTLY HIRING!

Plastic Injection Molding Process Technician

Process Technician, Plastic Injection Molding

Keller, TX $65,654.00-$90,275.00 5 months ago

Manufacturing Maintenance Tech - FWN - 2nd Shift

Grinder Form/Tool Specialist - 2nd Shift (MTC)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.