Tool & Die Maintenance Mechanic — Rotational Molding

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best supervisors listen & input

Renovated culture

Outstanding teammates

Bonuses

Modern manufacturing facility

Job summary

Redline is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - Tool & Die to support the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of rotational molding equipment, molds, and tooling in a rotational molding facility. This role combines industrial mechanical maintenance with tool and die skills to ensure reliable operation and high-quality molded parts.

The successful candidate will have experience with mechanical systems, fabrication, machining, and mold repair.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills is required.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, milling machine, lathe, and other similar equipment safely and effectively is required.
• Strong welding ability on steel and aluminum using MIG and TIG welders is required.
• Strong competency and previous experience in metal fabrication is required.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and maintenance teams is required.
• Commitment to and knowledge of sound workplace safety practices for self and others is required.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting ability is preferred.
• Sound understanding of building systems tied to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general construction is preferred.
• Previous experience working within a preventive maintenance program is preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotational molding machines and associated production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, including sensors, switches, motors, and control components, within the employee's training and qualifications.
• Assist with equipment installations, machine rebuilds, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, document repairs, and communicate equipment issues to management.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of rotational molding molds and tooling.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints schematics, and basic dimensional specifications.
• Operate shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, saws, lathes, milling machines, and other metalworking tools as qualified.
• Assist with mold changes, tooling setups, and modifications to support new products and production requirements.
• Develop and complete preventive maintenance tasks for production equipment, molds, and tooling.
• Identify recurring equipment and tooling failures and recommend permanent corrective actions using root cause analysis.
• Maintain an organized maintenance shop, tooling area, and spare-parts inventory.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve equipment safety, reliability, and maintainability.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Metal fabrication

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Safety practices

Communication

Math & measurements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Milling machine

Lathe

Drill presses

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

Redline is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - Tool & Die to support the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of rotational molding equipment, molds, and tooling in a rotational molding facility. This role combines industrial mechanical maintenance with tool and die skills to ensure reliable operation and high-quality molded parts.

The successful candidate will have experience with mechanical systems, fabrication, machining, and mold repair.