Tool & Die Technician - 2nd Shift

ABB Inc.; Portland (TN); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ABB Inc. in Portland, TN is seeking a skilled Tool & Die Technician to troubleshoot and repair injection and compression molds and progressive dies. You will work from engineering drawings, fabricate replacement parts, and perform mold changeovers to keep production moving.

The role requires 3–5 years in Tool & Die, knowledge of hydraulics and PLCs, TIG welding, and the ability to make technical repair decisions. On-site work with a focus on safety and 5S in the workspace.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical education preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in Tool & Die repairing and building of compression/injection molds and progressive dies.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and PLCs; ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mold issues.
• Ability to make technical decisions for mold & die repair, replacements and fitting of parts.
• Experience with TIG welding and electrical checks on heaters, thermocouples, and heat controllers.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot and repair injection and compression molds and progressive dies, and plan actions to restore production.
• Fabricate jigs, fixtures, and replacement parts from engineering drawings and sketches.
• Repair cylinders, install/adjust proximity switches on molds with cams and slides; apply hydraulics and PLC knowledge.
• Sketch and weld damaged mold sections; use EDM to restore original contours.
• Perform minor mold repairs and manage mold changeovers in a timely manner.

Conoscenze

Mold repair & changeovers

Hydraulics knowledge

PLC knowledge

Tig welding

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

Technical education

Strumenti

EDM machine

Precision hand tools

Machining tools

Descrizione del lavoro

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

The person in this position will trouble-shoot and develop a plan of action and then repair injection and compression molds and progressive dies. This person must have the ability to retain the knowledge required for mold changeovers. They are expected to work safely and keep up 5S in their work areas. The work model for the role is on-site in Portland, TN.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Troubleshoot injection and compression molds and progressive dies and develop a plan of action and then repair the molds and dies to produce quality molded and stamped parts.
• Work from engineering drawings, parts and sketches to fabricate jigs, fixtures and replacement parts for production machinery, molds and dies.
• Repair cylinders, install and adjust proximity switches on molds that have cams and slide actions using their knowledge of hydraulics and programmable logic controllers.
• Prepare sketches to fabricate broken sections of molds and dies. Repair the damage by welding, using precision hand tools and machinery generally associated with a machine shop, to include burning with an EDM machine to restore the original contour.
• Make minor repairs to molds in presses such as polishing gates and details and remove stuck parts.
• Conduct mold changeovers in a timely manner by retrieving and storing inserts.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• May accept previous work experience in the Tool & Die field in lieu of diploma
• 3-5 years experience in Tool & Die repairing and building of compression and injection molds and progressive dies
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and programmable logic controllers.
• Must have the ability to make technical decisions involved with mold & die repair to include replacement & fitting of parts.
• Ability to determine the cause of mold malfunctions and design a plan to correct the problems.
• Ability to retain the knowledge of mold changeovers.
• Tig welding experience.
• Electrical ability to check operation of heaters, thermocouples and heat controllers.
• Familiarity with three plate mold operations and hot runner systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical education

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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