Tool Mold Maker

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton North America is seeking a Toolmaker/Moldmaker to partner with the lead mold maker in building new tooling per CAD or prints, and to evaluate, maintain, and repair existing molds and production tooling. The role supports our Quality and EHS certifications by following all corporate policies and required documentation.

Candidate will build tooling, diagnose tooling problems, train apprentices, and operate all tool room equipment, with overtime as production requires.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in plastic injection mold building or completed apprenticeship.
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification/degree preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze CAD plans and models.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and have own precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Build new tooling and components with minimal supervision.
• Identify and communicate tooling problems to lead mold maker or supervisor.
• Train mold maintenance technicians and apprentices; work with lead mold makers.
• Operate all tool room equipment and perform mold maintenance and in-press mold changes.
• Willing to work overtime based on production needs.

Skills

Mold building

CAD interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Overtime readiness

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification/degree

High School diploma

Tools

Precision tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description

The Toolmaker/Moldmaker is responsible for working with the lead mold maker to build new tooling per CAD or detailed prints, evaluating, maintaining, and repairing existing molds and production tooling. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Job Description

The Toolmaker/Moldmaker is responsible for working with the lead mold maker to build new tooling per CAD or detailed prints, evaluating, maintaining, and repairing existing molds and production tooling. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to build new tooling and components with minimal supervision


• Identify and communicate any possible tooling problems to the lead mold maker or supervisor


• Must be able to work well with lead mold makers and train mold maintenance technicians, and apprentices


• Must be able to operate all tool room equipment


• Must be able to perform mold maintenance and in-press mold changes


• Must be willing to work overtime based on production needs

Other Functions

• Work with QA to identify quality concerns


• Maintain a clean and safe work area


• Performs other tasks as assigned


• Required Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shoes are to be worn at all times during your scheduled work hours.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• 3+ years of plastic injection molding building experience or successful completion of an apprenticeship program.


• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification/degree is preferred.


• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Knowledgeable in current mold-building techniques. This individual should have solid manufacturing concepts in plastic injection mold building


• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering designs and computer-based CAD plans and models.


• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills


• Must have good problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented


• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.


• Must have own precision tools


• Prior forklift experience preferred

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.