Senior Tooling Technician / Mold Maintenance

ESPO; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tooling Technician III to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your practical machining experience and understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to ensure efficient mold maintenance and production processes. Your expertise in metrology and effective communication will be crucial as you collaborate with various teams to prioritize daily mold setups and repairs. This position offers a competitive salary along with a sign-on bonus and partial relocation assistance, making it an exciting opportunity for skilled technicians looking to make an impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of machine shop/mold maintenance experience required.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and hydraulics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as documented in IQMS module.
• Communicate effectively between processing, production, and maintenance groups.

Skills

Practical machining experience

Effective communication

Basic mechanical aptitude

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Understanding of pneumatic systems

Understanding of electrical systems

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

Metrology equipment

Windows-based PC programs

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

Tooling Technician III
Location: Chatham, NY
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Salary: $57,600 - $78,500 Plus SIGN ON BONUS and partial relocation
Hours: Swing shift - alternates one week, 7am-3pm and the next week 3pm-11pm OR 3rd shift - 11pm-7am

Knowledge Responsibilities:

• Must understand, follow, and assist in developing all Safety and Housekeeping procedures.
• Practical machining experience (milling, lathe turning, precision grinding, and fine polishing).
• Use of various metrology equipment and documentation of results.
• Possess the ability to read Mold Prints, 3D Renderings, and Schematics.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems (cylinders, motors, valve gate, and hot runner systems).
• Practical Injection Molding experience (address cooling, venting, and steel condition issues).
• Effective communication between processing, production, and maintenance groups.
• Assist in documentation of mold setups and assembly procedures.
• Understand, follow, and implement all priorities regarding daily mold setups and repairs from IQMS and scheduler.
• Must perform Preventative Maintenance tasks as documented in IQMS module.

Requirements/Experience:

• Minimum two years of machine shop/mold maintenance experience is required with a High School Degree or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of Electrical Circuits and Hydraulics.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of metrology (and related equipment).
• Working knowledge of Windows-based PC programs.
• MIG or TIG welding experience is a plus.

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
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