Tool Repair Technician (3rd Shift)

Usfarathane; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in plastics manufacturing is seeking a skilled Tool Repair Technician for the 3rd shift. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing tools to ensure productivity and quality in a climate-controlled environment. This position offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team, contributing to process improvements and ensuring safety standards. The company values diversity and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and a 401k plan with company match. If you're looking for a role that combines technical skills with teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job Promotional Opportunities

Climate Controlled Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with plastic injection molds required.
• Technical training on CNC, EDM, and Mill is a must.
• Ability to read tooling prints and diagrams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tools in optimal operating condition and perform repairs.
• Assist in training associates on proper tool care.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Tool Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Inventory Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC

EDM

Mill

Overhead Crane

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Location: Riverside, MO

Job Id: 1489

# of Openings: 1

US Farathane is seeking an experienced 3rd Shift Tool Repair Technician. This position will provide tool building and repairing support to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain tools in optimal operating condition
• Perform preventative maintenance activities
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing tools
• Assist Supervisor in training associates in the proper care and use of tools
• Assure proper inventory levels of required replacement parts for all tools
• Follow all prescribed internal tooling procedures
• Assist Process Engineers in implementing process improvement changes
• Participate in corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area
• Participate in team problem-solving activities (i.e., 8D’s, communication meetings, etc.)
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, associate handbook, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all tool repairs and changes
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
• Responsible for following all USF policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with plastic injection molds and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in mold making/repair
• Experience in operating various machinery equipment including adept use of an overhead crane
• Ability to read tooling prints, hydraulic and electrical circuit prints and diagrams
• Must have technical training and/or experience on CNC, EDM, and Mill
• Tool Technician must have their own toolbox and an assortment of mold making and repair tools

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck
• The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is often required to sit and talk or hear
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery
• The employee is occasionally exposed to heat, vibration, fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!
• Climate Controlled Environment

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.