Senior Toolmaker: Hot Runner & Injection Molding Expert

AptarGroup, Inc.; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. in Mukwonago, WI is seeking a skilled Tooling/Mold Making professional to plan, set up and run bench, machine, and finishing operations for complex injection molds. You will modify molds and supervise toolmakers, with emphasis on hot runner systems and high cavitation tooling.

Requires 5+ years of related experience, an apprenticeship or equivalent training in tooling, and strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Forklift operation and welding abilities are also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State indentured apprenticeship or equivalent tooling training.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Proven hot runner expertise with multiple types of systems.
• Highly experienced at electrical troubleshooting.
• Proven experience with high cavitation molding.
• Bi-injection / Stack tooling experience required.
• Fork truck training provided by Aptar-Mukwonago.
• Perform welding operations.
• Machine troubleshooting/maintenance/repair.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out and perform bench, machine and finishing ops on plastic injection molding dies and fixtures.
• Modify molds from instructions to improve original design.
• Monitor mold performance and inspect own or others' work.
• Operate all Tool Room machines and equipment.
• Lead toolmakers and technicians; train new employees.
• Operate forklift truck and overhead crane.
• Read blueprints and tolerance charts.
• Troubleshoot and repair hot runner systems.

Skills

Mold making

Electrical troubleshooting

Tooling knowledge

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State indentured apprenticeship or equivalent tooling training

Tools

CAD experience

NC programming

Machine maintenance

Job description

AptarGroup, Inc. in Mukwonago, WI is seeking a skilled Tooling/Mold Making professional to plan, set up and run bench, machine, and finishing operations for complex injection molds. You will modify molds and supervise toolmakers, with emphasis on hot runner systems and high cavitation tooling.

Requires 5+ years of related experience, an apprenticeship or equivalent training in tooling, and strong electrical troubleshooting skills. Forklift operation and welding abilities are also required.