Tool Mold Maker - Apprentice

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Overtime

Uniforms provided

PPE reimbursement

Internal career growth

Climate-controlled environment

Great lighting

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement and profit-sharing

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Company discounts

Job summary

HellermannTyton North America is seeking a Toolmaker/Moldmaker Apprentice to assist in building tooling per CAD prints, and to help maintain and repair molds and production tooling. You will work closely with the lead mold maker and learn from experienced toolmakers in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

You will develop skills toward Journeyman-level proficiency while adhering to Quality and EHS policies, with overtime possible to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or willingness to complete a Tool & Die or Moldmaking Apprenticeship program required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding or interest in mold-building techniques and plastic injection molding.
• Ability to read, interpret, and learn 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 be willing to obtain personal precision tools over time.
• Prior Forklift Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead mold maker in building new tooling per CAD or detailed prints.
• Evaluate, maintain, and repair existing molds and production tooling.
• Identify and communicate possible tooling problems to the lead mold maker or supervisor.
• Learn from mold maintenance technicians and experienced toolmakers.
• Operate tool room equipment with training.
• Perform mold maintenance and assist with in-press mold changes.
• Willing to work overtime based on production needs.
• Collaborate with QA to identify quality concerns.

Skills

Reading CAD drawings

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Willingness to enroll in Moldmaking Apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

Moldmaking equipment

Forklift experience

Job description

What You Will Do:

• The Toolmaker/Moldmaker Apprentice is responsible for working with the lead mold maker to assist in building new tooling per CAD or detailed prints, evaluate, maintain, and repair existing molds and production tooling while developing skills toward Journeyman-level proficiency. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.
• Must be able to assist in building new tooling and components with guidance
• 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 learn from mold maintenance technicians and experienced toolmakers
• Must be able to operate tool room equipment with training
• Must be able to perform mold maintenance and assist with 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):

• Enrollment in or willingness to complete a Tool & Die or Moldmaking Apprenticeship program required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Basic understanding or interest in mold-building techniques and plastic injection molding
• Ability to read, interpret, and learn 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 be willing to obtain personal precision tools over time
• Prior Forklift Experience Preferred

HellermannTyton Benefits:

• Paid Training / Paid Lunch / Overtime / Free Uniforms / Reimbursement for Protective Equipment / Internal Career Growth / Clean & Climate Control Manufacturing Environment with Great Lighting
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Accounts / Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment / Disability Insurance Coverage / 401(k) Retirement and Profit-Sharing Plan / Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life: Paid Time Off / Paid Holiday / Onsite Medical Clinic / Wellness Program / Tuition Reimbursement / Company Discounts

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.