Tool Maintenance Technician

ARaymond; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ARaymond in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a skilled Mold Technician to maintain high-quality tooling through preventative maintenance, repair, and precise evaluation. You will read work orders, disassemble and assemble molds safely, and assist on the production floor to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tool rooms related to plastic injection molds, hands-on with grinders, lathes, EDM, and inspection tools, and possess strong communication to document maintenance workflows.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have hands-on tool room experience in plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance.
• Strong reading comprehension of tooling work orders and precise communication.
• Trade schooling and/or college exposure is preferred for mechanical roles.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow tooling work orders with accuracy.
• Disassemble/assemble molds safely and promptly.
• Clean molds and assistMaintenance Technicians when needed.
• Maintain organized work area and records in company system.
• Operate precision tools and equipment to specified tolerances.
• Troubleshoot mold issues and support process engineers.
• Minimize downtime by quick on-floor responses.

Skills

Reading tooling orders

Verbal & written comms

Tool room operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or some college

Tools

Surface grinder

Bridgeport/Lathe

EDM machine

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gage)

Job description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible to maintain high-quality tooling through preventative maintenance, repair, and visual evaluation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand tooling work orders and follow instructions.
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly molds in a safe and timely manner.
• Able to clean molds and assist Maintenance Technicians when needed.
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Utilize measuring equipment that include micrometers, calipers, height gage, bore micrometers, etc.
• Assist in the monitoring process to help keep a reasonable component inventory in stock.
• Maintain all tools and equipment that are used including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records on the company computer system.
• Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
• Work with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool or improve on.
• Be able to work on the production floor with tool in press to correct any issue to keep down time at a minimum.
• Able to operate a Surface grinder with in a + or - .0002 on critical details.
• Able to operate a Bridgeport/Lathe with in a + or - .001 tolerance.
• Able to run a EDM machine
• Knowledge of Manifold systems Example: Mold Master, Senventive, Osco and etc.
• Able to polish and bench details.
• Ability to fit new detail and spot in.
• Ability to trouble shoot issues and repair.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Must be a team player and educate and share ideals when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or some college, preferred.
• 5 plus years of hands-on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance.
• 3 plus years plus of experience using hand operated tool room equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.
• Prototype tool-making experience, helpful.
• Plastic injection processing experience, highly desired.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand tooling work orders
• Good verbal and written communication skills.