Technician - Tooling Room

VPET USA LLC; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HMO), dental and vision

401k plan

Vacation and sick pay

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

VPET USA LLC is seeking a Tooling Room Technician in Greer, SC to maintain, repair, and improve molds and production tooling for PET injection and blow molding operations. The role emphasizes preventative and corrective maintenance, precision machining, and support for mold changeovers to minimize downtime and ensure quality and safety.

You will work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality on continuous improvement, tooling PM records, and inventory management, while supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in Tool & Die, Mold Making, Machining preferred.
• 3+ years in plastics manufacturing, mold shop, or tooling environment.
• Injection molding and blow molding experience preferred.
• CNC machining and TIG/MIG/laser welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with quality, safety, GMP, and company policies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, polish, repair, and rebuild molds.
• Repair cores, cavities, neck rings, blow pins, stretch rods, shutoffs, and wear components.
• Diagnose tooling-related defects including flash, short shots, leaks, dimensional variation, and cosmetic defects.
• Assist with mold installation, removal, setup, alignment, and changeovers.
• Operate manual tool room equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Modify and fabricate tooling components as required.
• Inspect tooling using calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges.
• Maintain tooling PM records and repair documentation.
• Maintain tooling inventory and spare parts.
• Partner with Engineering on tooling improvements and new mold trials.
• Support OEE, downtime reduction, and scrap reduction initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

OSHA compliance

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma

Tool & Die training

Mold making

Machining

3+ years plastics manufacturing

Injection/blow molding experience

CNC machining

TIG/MIG/laser welding

Tools

Not specified

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Tooling Room Technician supports VPET USA's PET injection molding and blow molding operations by maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and improving molds and production tooling. This position performs preventative and corrective maintenance, precision machining, mold change support, and tooling improvements to minimize downtime while ensuring product quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The position works closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Comply with all quality, safety, GMP, and company policies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, polish, repair, and rebuild molds.
• Repair cores, cavities, neck rings, blow pins, stretch rods, shutoffs, and wear components.
• Diagnose tooling-related defects including flash, short shots, leaks, dimensional variation, and cosmetic defects.
• Assist with mold installation, removal, setup, alignment, and changeovers.
• Operate manual tool room equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Modify and fabricate tooling components as required.
• Inspect tooling using calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges.
• Maintain tooling PM records and repair documentation.
• Maintain tooling inventory and spare parts.
• Partner with Engineering on tooling improvements and new mold trials.
• Support OEE, downtime reduction, and scrap reduction initiatives.

Job Title

Technician – Tooling Room

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Location

Greer, SC

Reports to

Sr. Process Engineer (SC)

Job Description Overview

The Tooling Room Technician supports VPET USA's PET injection molding and blow molding operations by maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and improving molds and production tooling. This position performs preventative and corrective maintenance, precision machining, mold change support, and tooling improvements to minimize downtime while ensuring product quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The position works closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Comply with all quality, safety, GMP, and company policies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on molds and tooling.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, polish, repair, and rebuild molds.
• Repair cores, cavities, neck rings, blow pins, stretch rods, shutoffs, and wear components.
• Diagnose tooling-related defects including flash, short shots, leaks, dimensional variation, and cosmetic defects.
• Assist with mold installation, removal, setup, alignment, and changeovers.
• Operate manual tool room equipment including mills, lathes, grinders, and drill presses.
• Modify and fabricate tooling components as required.
• Inspect tooling using calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges.
• Maintain tooling PM records and repair documentation.
• Maintain tooling inventory and spare parts.
• Partner with Engineering on tooling improvements and new mold trials.
• Support OEE, downtime reduction, and scrap reduction initiatives.

Education and / or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in Tool & Die, Mold Making, Machining, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in plastics manufacturing, mold shop, or tooling environment.
• Injection molding and blow molding experience preferred.
• CNC machining and TIG/MIG/laser welding experience preferred.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Blueprint reading and shop math.
• Knowledge of mold mechanics, hot runner systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and cooling circuits.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Overtime/weekends as required.
• Comply with OSHA and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Forklift certification within 60 days.

Physical Requirements

Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Aff... Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.