Processing & Tooling Technician

Silgan Dispensing; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ohio is looking for a Processing & Tooling Technician to handle the maintenance and troubleshooting of injection molds. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with plastic injection processes and possess strong mechanical and problem-solving skills. This role requires effective communication in a team environment and the ability to work independently. Safety adherence is critical.

Qualifications

• Experience with plastic injection molds is essential.
• Strong mechanical skills required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and part drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily processing and tooling activities.
• Move molds safely using appropriate tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues with injection molds.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years experience with plastic injection molds

Tools

Impact wrench

Milling machine

Lathes

Job description

Job Title: Processing & Tooling Technician

Reports to: Tool Room Supervisor

Job Description: Perform Processing and Tooling activities as needed each day.

Job Responsibilities - Tool Room:

• Moving molds to and from areas by pushing and pulling them on a pallet jack and or mold cart. Uses various tools to lift, move, disassemble, and reassemble dies.
• Use sonic cleaning system to clean and care for molds.
• Handle various chemicals used in the mold cleaning process.
• Read and understand blueprints, part drawings, or instructions.
• Understand information to determine methods or sequences of mold maintenance operations.
• Diagnose and repair problems to tooling which create defects in plastic parts. Corrective action could include replacing cores, verifying heights, and fit.
• Work on various mold configurations; cold runners, hybrid cold runner w/hot manifold, hot sprues, various ejection systems, etc.
• Uses tools/equipment such as impact wrench, pry bars, crescent wrench, ratchet wrench, C-clamps, rechargeable drill, mallets, overhead cranes, belt, and table grinder, milling machine, manual / powered pallet jack, and compressed air. Operate tool and die equipment such as lathes, mills, or other for mold maintenance and repairs.
• Adhere to current and future company standards for conducting work and safety inspections of equipment. Work safely and in a manner consistent with all OSHA and internal safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, correct, and repair injection molds. The individual will respond to various equipment conditions, analyze the situation for root cause, and apply the appropriate skill to resolve the issue.
• Possess strong mechanical, some electrical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Communicate both orally and written working in a team-based environment (be required to assist operations as needed.)
• Evaluate data/information adhering to Standards Basic knowledge using computer.
• Foster self-directing personal attributes including dependability, initiative, cooperation, innovation, persistence, and integrity.
• Maintain housekeeping.

Job Responsibilities - Processor:

• Performs the startup of molds without set up sheets, but only does this when necessary.
• Provides molded components in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
• Responsible for customer sample runs.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform advanced troubleshooting.
• Has a complete understanding of scientific molding and executes its use on a day-to-day basis.
• Responsible for tooling changes.
• Coordinate repairs with mold shop as needed.
• Proactively troubleshoots why cycle time is not within standard, and supplies solutions to achieve correct cycle.
• Proactively troubleshoots why cavitation is not within standard, and supplies solutions to achieve correct cavitation.
• Assists struggling co-workers, will fill in where needed without being asked.
• Displays personal accountability, recognizes problems, and responds accordingly.
• Always going above and beyond, stays above the line and works as a lift for fellow co-workers.
• Designated trainer for all new level 1 and 2 processor and continues to mentor after the initial training period.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to process in all materials on all molds with no assistance
• Creates process sheets.
• Troubleshoots machine issues, having the ability to identify root cause and determine corrective actions.

Education/ Previous Experience:

• Processor Level III
• Tool Room Experience
• 5+ years of work experience with plastic injection molds
• Basic shop math/computer skills
• Basic machine troubleshooting skills/ability to solve mechanical issues
• Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs
• Ability to work independently and be proactive
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data based on machine performance.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to lift and or move weights up to 35 lbs.
• Use of Personal protective equipment on the production floor (PPE)
• Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination, grasping, reaching, speaking, and listening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.