Tool Maker

Intersurgical, Inc. USA; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k

Paid Time Off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Intersurgical, Inc. USA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining molds and fixtures for plastic injection molding. Candidates must have a technical school degree or five years of related experience, with proficiency in CAD/CAM software and CNC machine operation. The successful applicant will work within a temperature-controlled facility, ensuring quality standards while collaborating in a team-oriented environment. Competitive benefits include a 401k and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Technical school degree or 5 years related experience required.
• 5 years related manufacturing experience and plastic injection molding experience.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain molds and fixtures for plastic injection molding.
• Create 3D prints utilizing ProE technology.
• Convert ProE drawings into CAM files for CNC machines.
• Set up and operate machine tools like lathes and milling machines.
• Fit and assemble parts for tools, jigs, and fixtures.

Skills

ProE technology

CNC machine operation

Tool design

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Teammate collaboration

Education

Technical school degree or 5 years related experience

Tools

CAM software

Job description

Job Overview

Aid in the design, build and maintenance of molds and fixtures used in plastic injection molding and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Readily make and/or correct 3D prints utilizing ProE technology.
• Convert ProE drawings into CAM-based computer files for use with CNC machines and complete the production/fabrication of tools.
• Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to fabricate or repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or machinists’ hand tools, applying knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining and assembly procedures.
• Study specifications such as prints, sketches, or tool description and plan the sequence of operations.
• Measure, mark and scribe metal stock to lay out work pieces for machining.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, milling machine and grinder to machine parts to specifications, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Examine standard tools and modify tools as required.
• Lay out, machine, fit, assemble and finish metal parts to make and repair dies for plastic injection molds, analyzing specifications and applying knowledge of die and mold design and construction.
• Set up and operate machines to machine outer dimensions and contoured cavity of die mold according to specifications provided.
• Perform other assignments as directed by immediate supervisor or their designee.

Education and Experience

Technical school degree or 5 years related experience (required).

5 years related manufacturing experience, plastic injection molding experience, and CAD/CAM software experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to speak, read, and write English (required).
• Ability to review and interpret plastic injection mold tooling prints.
• Computer literate. Additional on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Conditions

• Temperature controlled facility with office and light manufacturing environment; non-smoking; safety hazards minimal with daily use of some chemicals; company provided smock and hairnet mandatory in all controlled production areas.

Benefits

We are passionate about the well-being of others and that begins with caring for our people.

• Competitive salary
• Multiple opportunities to be challenged and step up your career in a fast-growth company
• 401k
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Much more...