Tool Bench Technician - Plastics

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Task-based PPE

Protective Footwear

Hearing Protection

Protective Eyewear

Gloves

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Minnesota is seeking a Tool Bench Technician for the 1st shift. Responsibilities include maintaining mold storage systems, staging molds for production, and preparing molds for shipment. Candidates must be capable of lifting up to 55 lbs and understanding written work instructions in English. Join our team to contribute to our efficient production processes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and move products/materials up to 55 lbs.
• Strong grip and wrist mobility using hand tools.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods.
• Coordinates with the tool room to disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds
• Assists the tool room with mold and fixture maintenance and cleaning as needed
• Stages mold and fixtures at presses according to production schedules
• Returns molds and fixtures to their designated storage areas once jobs are completed
• Performs mold interchanges, using proper handling techniques
• Checks with the tool room supervisor scheduled mold shipments
• Records all shipping and receiving details for molds in the Plastics Tooling Catalog, ensuring accurate tracking of both outgoing and incoming molds
• Unloads molds as needed

Responsibilities

• Maintain mold storage system with accurate cataloging.
• Stage molds and fixtures according to production schedules.
• Prepare and track molds for shipment.
• Push / pull 100 lbs
• See, inspect, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written work instructions in English
• Walk up and down steps
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying height
• Wear task-based PPE
• Protective Footwear
• Hearing Protection
• Protective Eyewear
• Gloves
• Additional PPE may be required by specific tasks

Skills

Manual lifting and moving skills

Ability to read and understand written instructions in English

Basic hand tool skills

Job description

Overview

Tool Bench Technician 1st shift 7am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri. with OT as required on Friday and/or Saturday.

Duties & Responsibilities

Mold Storage System Maintenance

• Assigns numbers and storage locations to all molds, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date mold catalog
• Uses a color-coded card system to track and move molds to appropriate locations
• Organizes the mold insert cabinet and ensures fixtures are stored in assigned areas
• Coordinates with the tool room to disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds
• Assists the tool room with mold and fixture maintenance and cleaning as needed

Stage Molds and Auxiliary Equipment

• Stages mold and fixtures at presses according to production schedules
• Returns molds and fixtures to their designated storage areas once jobs are completed
• Performs mold interchanges, using proper handling techniques

Prepare and Receive Molds for Shipment

• Checks with the tool room supervisor scheduled mold shipments
• Records all shipping and receiving details for molds in the Plastics Tooling Catalog, ensuring accurate tracking of both outgoing and incoming molds
• Unloads molds as needed

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch and bend
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering for truck
• Walk, sit or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push / pull 100 lbs
• See, inspect, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written work instructions in English
• Walk up and down steps
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying height

• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Protective Footwear
• Hearing Protection
• Protective Eyewear
• Gloves
• Additional PPE may be required by specific tasks

This job posting does cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.