Tool and Die Maintenance

Adler Pelzer Group 1; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler Pelzer Group 1 is seeking a skilled Tool and Die Technician in Thomson, Georgia. Responsibilities include performing daily inspections, troubleshooting molds, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of experience and be familiar with various tools such as milling machines and grinders.

Strong welding skills and the ability to read blueprints are essential. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and may include frequent overtime.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Tool and Die troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with setup and operation of milling machines, grinders, saws, lathes.
• Plastics mold repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily shop inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with production team members and engineers.
• Troubleshoot issues with molds and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Tool and Die troubleshooting experience

Ability to weld aluminum and steel

Basic TIG welding experience

Ability to read blueprints

Calculations (proportions, percentages, area, etc.)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform daily shop inspections and preventative maintenance
• Exposure to metal fabrication, welding (stick, MIG & TIG)
• Ability to weld aluminum and steel
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner
• Comply with safety rules and company policies
• Set‑Up and get molds ready to ensure consistent quality, output, and yield
• Complete daily mold change sheets and other required paperwork
• Complete/participate in any and all PPS activities as directed by Supervisors
• Communicate effectively with production team members, Team Leaders, Engineers, and Inspectors to ensure quality installation of molds
• Troubleshoot issues with the molds
• Perform preventative maintenance on injection mold tooling and prior to mold changes
• Troubleshoot any problems involved with mold changes
• Remove and install Hot Runner Service
• Support Engineers with tool design reviews on new builds
• Ability to determine feasibilities of engineering change during design reviews
• 3-5 Years of Tool and Die troubleshooting experience required.
• Must have experience with set‑up and operation of milling machines, grinders, saws, lathes and other tool room equipment.
• Must be able to perform calculations such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Candidates must be able to read blueprints, create sketches for engineering, and fabricate machines components from drawing and samples.
• Plastics mold repair is a PLUS to have.
• Basic Tig welding experience.
• Occasional overtime will be required.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Authorities

• Authorized to stop production/work when encountering unsafe conditions
• Authorized to retrieve work orders
• Authorized to recommend repair methods, spare parts, tools and equipment to supervisor and managers

Contacts

• Maintenance Manager/Supervisor – Direction for Daily activities
• Production team members – support and trouble shooting
• Launch Management – planning and installation

Tools, Software, Equipment

• SAP
• Microsoft Excel

Physical and Working Environment

• May be required to stand long periods of time.
• Working environment is manufacturing, can include high temperature and humidity at times
• Overtime is frequent.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as needed.

Educational/Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; 5 years or more of Tool & Die Maintenance Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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