Tool Maker

Westfall Technik Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Sponsored Life and AD&D

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Westfall Technik Inc. in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Tool Maker to perform repair, maintenance and setup of self-contained molds used in plastic injection molding. You will inspect fixtures, suggest mold design improvements and assist on the production floor with tooling troubleshooting.

The role requires 5–7 years of toolmaker experience, welding capability, ability to read tooling drawings, and the capacity to lift up to 60 lbs with good manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5-7 years’ experience as a toolmaker.
• 5 years production environment in injection molding or related field preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and detail oriented.
• Must be able to weld and have experience with machine tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret tooling drawings.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 55-60 lbs. occasionally during the day.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, balancing, and stooping.
• Visual acuity to operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled & emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & set-up of self-contained molds.
• Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations.
• Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling.
• Assist in troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the molding machines & on the bench.
• Participation in plant-wide safety efforts - safe and careful work practices always followed.
• Support and participation in continuous improvement activities including maintaining a clean and organized workplace.
• Responsiveness to production, engineering and maintenance demands.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Skills

Toolmaker experience

Injection molding

Multi-tasking

Welding

Machine tools

Read tooling drawings

Sit/stand long periods

Lift 55-60 lbs

Manual dexterity

Vision acuity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Elizabethtown, KY site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking a Tool Maker with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

• Perform scheduled & emergency tooling repair, maintenance, cleaning & set-up of self-contained molds
• Inspect, build & maintain tooling & part fixtures using turning, milling & grinding operations
• Recommend changes to mold designs to improve life of the tooling
• Assist in troubleshooting of tooling on production floor in the molding machines & on the bench
• Participation in plant-wide safety efforts - safe and careful work practices always followed to reinforce a culture of safety
• Support and participation in continuous improvement activities including maintaining a clean and organized workplace
• Responsiveness to production, engineering and maintenance demands
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 5-7 years’ experience as a toolmaker
• 5 years production environment in injection molding or related field preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and detail orientated
• Must be able to weld and have experience with machine tools
• Must be able to read and interpret tooling drawings
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to 55-60 lbs. occasionally during the day
• Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, balancing, and stooping
• Must have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach

What You’ll Love About Us

• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.