Rotomold Tool Repair

Landscape Structures Inc.; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Monthly bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with employee stock ownership

Job summary

Landscape Structures Inc. is hiring a Rotomold Tool Repair Technician in Delano, MN. The role maintains and repairs rotomold molds through welding, grinding, machining, and precision measurement to keep production running smoothly.

Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. The candidate will support continuous improvement, troubleshoot tooling issues, and mentor less experienced technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
• 3+ years of related mold-repair, tool-repair, or machining experience.
• 2+ years welding steel and aluminum using MIG and TIG.
• 2+ years of grinding experience and reading blueprints.
• 2+ years using precision measurement equipment.
• Able to use oxy-acetylene torch and sandblasting equipment.
• Able to read and comprehend blueprints, written instructions, and schedules.
• Able to work several repair methods with minimal direction and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Make minor repairs and modifications to rotomold tooling so molds return to service in spec.
• Weld mold defects using MIG and TIG on steel and aluminum, then grind and finish the repair to the original cavity profile.
• Use precision measurement equipment - calipers, micrometers, depth and surface gauges - to verify dimensions and surface finish after a repair.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and written instructions to scope each repair against the mold record.
• Proactively improve molds to head off quality and productivity problems and to reduce future maintenance needs.
• Maintain tool-maintenance supplies - weld filler, abrasives, release agents, gasket and fastener stock - and request resupply when low.
• Assist with process-improvement projects in the Rotomold area as assigned.
• Support production across the area when needed and operate equipment safely at all times.
• Inspect mold tooling at the repair bench and confirm the repair scope against the mold log and the request from production or the workflow coordinator.
• Work with little direction; take on the harder repairs and recurring problem molds, and choose the right method and sequence to bring each tool back to spec.
• Clean, polish, and buff mold cavity surfaces; remove resin buildup and residue from earlier runs.
• Replace mold gaskets, fasteners, vents, and inserts; verify torque, alignment, and fit before the mold returns to service.
• Coordinate with engineering on design changes that need ECR / ECO approval, document mold history in the mold log, and help newer repair techs learn welding, grinding, machining, and standard work.

Skills

Action oriented

Approachability

Composure

Conflict management

Problem solving

Planning & prioritization

Education

Tech certificate

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Grinding tools

Oxy-acetylene torch

Sandblasting equipment

Job description

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Rotomold Tool Repair

Regular Full-Time Delano, MN, US

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Rotomold Tool Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing molds used in rotational molding operations through welding, grinding, machining, and precision measurement. This role ensures molds remain in good condition to support the production of quality parts, minimize downtime, and keep manufacturing operations running efficiently. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshoots recurring tooling issues, and, at more advanced levels, performs complex repairs while assisting in the development of less experienced technicians.

Hours: M-F, 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

VALUES

• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make minor repairs and modifications to rotomold tooling so molds return to service in spec.
• Weld mold defects using MIG and TIG on steel and aluminum, then grind and finish the repair to the original cavity profile.
• Use precision measurement equipment - calipers, micrometers, depth and surface gauges - to verify dimensions and surface finish after a repair.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and written instructions to scope each repair against the mold record.
• Proactively improve molds to head off quality and productivity problems and to reduce future maintenance needs.
• Maintain tool-maintenance supplies - weld filler, abrasives, release agents, gasket and fastener stock - and request resupply when low.
• Assist with process-improvement projects in the Rotomold area as assigned.
• Support production across the area when needed and operate equipment safely at all times.
• Inspect mold tooling at the repair bench and confirm the repair scope against the mold log and the request from production or the workflow coordinator.
• Work with little direction; take on the harder repairs and recurring problem molds, and choose the right method and sequence to bring each tool back to spec.
• Clean, polish, and buff mold cavity surfaces; remove resin buildup and residue from earlier runs.
• Replace mold gaskets, fasteners, vents, and inserts; verify torque, alignment, and fit before the mold returns to service.
• Coordinate with engineering on design changes that need ECR / ECO approval, document mold history in the mold log, and help newer repair techs learn welding, grinding, machining, and standard work.

ATTRIBUTES

• Action Oriented: Takes pride in their work; pursues work with energy, drive, and a need to finish; enjoys seeing work completed; is action oriented and full of energy for the things they see as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; knows how to manage relationships effectively and knows when to escape.
• Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
• Conflict Management: Steps up to conflicts; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can work through disagreements equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise; awareness of the pulse of the team; doesn’t avoid conflict
• Problem Solving: Uses lean or problem-solving tools (including LSI tools) to solve difficult problems; knows which resources to use and when; can see hidden problems; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• Planning, Priority Setting & Managing (and Measuring): Work Spends their time and the time of others on what’s important; develops schedules and task/people assignments; sets clear objectives and measures; clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; eliminates roadblocks; understands how decisions impact up and down stream customers and organizational goals; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work; accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects;; measures performance against goals; identifies, understands, and act upon department trends; evaluates results.
• Delegating: Delegates both routine tasks and decisions appropriately and when needed; may delegates tasks to team members but is ultimately responsible for the output; ensures time and resources are in place, giving team members time to complete tasks; equitably and fairly assigns tasks among team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
• 3+ years of related mold-repair, tool-repair, or machining experience.
• 2+ years welding steel and aluminum using MIG and TIG.
• 2+ years of grinding experience and reading blueprints.
• 2+ years using precision measurement equipment.
• Able to use oxy-acetylene torch and sandblasting equipment.
• Able to read and comprehend blueprints, written instructions, and schedules.
• Able to work several repair methods with minimal direction and sound judgment.

The target hourly range is $32.00 - $39.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.