Tool Maker

Kaysun Corporation; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaysun Corporation in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a skilled Tool Maker to diagnose and repair tooling for high-precision plastic injection mold work. You will program, set up, and operate EDMs, high-speed mills, and wire EDMs using Surfcam/Mastercam and ESPRIT/SolidWorks CAD tools.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in mold building or repair, experience with CNC programming, and the ability to read complex blueprints.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in plastic injection mold building and/or repair.
• Experience programming CNC machine tools and reading complex blueprints.
• Proficiency with SURF/CAM, Mastercam, ESPRITCAM or similar CAD/CAM tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpret CAD models, blueprints, sketches to determine tooling requirements.
• Set up and operate Mitsubishi EDM sinker and Makino Wire EDM.
• Set up and operate Roku high speed milling machine; program electrodes.
• Create electrodes from CAD models; verify conformance with precision instruments.
• Assemble/disassemble molds and operate overhead crane; support CI initiatives.

Education

Journeyman Toolmaker

CNC Machining/Programming

Tools

Surfcam

Mastercam

ESPRITCAM

SolidWorks

Mitsubishi EDM

Roku High-Speed Milling

Makino Wire EDM

Job description

Kaysun Corporation, located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is a leading custom injection molding and engineering company specializing in complex, highly engineered plastic products and assemblies. For over 80 years, we’ve built our reputation by solving tough manufacturing challenges and delivering exceptional results for customers across the medical, industrial, automotive, consumer, and defense markets.At Kaysun, our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, develop your skills, and be part of a team that takes pride in making products that positively impact lives.

We have an opportunity for a Tool Maker to diagnose and repair tools/molds to support Kaysun’s production requirements.Focus of this position will be programming, set up and operation of the Sinker EDM, Wire EDM and High speed milling machine.Software utilized to aid these repairs will include Surfcam or Mastercam, ESPRITCAM, and Solidworks.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Interpret CAD models, blueprints, sketches or verbal descriptions and visualize part to determine materials required and machines needed to fabricate tooling.
• Set- up and operate Mitsubishi EDM sinker.
• Set- up and operate Roku high speed milling machine.
• Program, set- up and operate Makino Wire EDM. Draw wire frame/profile using Surfcam/Mastercam and transferring to ESPIRIT for final programming to Makino.
• Create/program new electrodes based on existing CAD models using Surfcam/Mastercam.
• Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications through the use of calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, toolmakers microscope and optical comparator.
• Polish and fit parts to tool after EDM.
• Assemble and disassemble molds.
• Operate overhead crane to move molds and mold components.
• Evaluate processes to improve efficiency and accuracy; support and incorporate Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on machining and mold making technology.
• On site regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Support, follow and promote all established safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Working Conditions:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State indentured Journey Toolmaker cardholder preferred or a technical degree in CNC Machining or related field preferred.
• Position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in plastic injection mold building and/or repair, including day-to-day use of conventional and CNC machine tools.
• Prior experience in programming of CNC machine tools required.
• EDM, manual machining, and mold maintenance experience a plus.
• Experience with cutter path programming or SurfCAM or Mastercam preferred.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, memos, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment is required.Proficiency with Solidworks/CAD is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of NC code is required.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions from written, oral, or diagram form, and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Must be self-motivated and show initiative.
• Must be able to read and understand complex blueprints.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job in a shop environment, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.
• Works onsite daily in Manitowoc, WI location.Citizen sponsorship is not available.

If you are interested in working in an environment where Optimism, Innovation and Teamwork are among our core values, then you’re invited to explore this opportunity further.

Kaysun Corporation offers a robust benefit plan which includes: health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, flex spending, HSA accounts with company contribution, quarterly profit sharing bonus program, and 401k plan with company match.In addition, Kaysun promotes wellness and provides annual health risk assessments at no charge to all employees and their spouses, offers a 75% health club membership reimbursement as well as an onsite state of the art wellness facility and classes.

Kaysun Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Females, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.