Tool Room Technician (2nd Shift)

Kids for the Future; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mar-Bal Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Second Shift Tool Room Technician to maintain, repair, and prepare molds and fixtures for production. You will perform mold changes, preventative maintenance, inspections, and document work while operating milling and grinding equipment.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, attention to safety, and a commitment to quality. The role requires lifting up to 70 lbs, standing long periods, and following work orders in IQMS; pay is $19.00–$22.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform Diamond Polish.
• Knowledge of basic mold construction and functionality.
• Operate bridge crane system, Bridge-Port, lathes, drill press, and surface grinder.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools (wrenches, hammers, drills, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintain all molds and fixtures in good working order.
• Clean and inspect molds between production runs (PMs).
• Repair molds and components as needed and inform tooling lead of issues.
• Document repairs and maintenance on tooling.
• Tag molds to track status (pm, needs repair, inserts, etc.).
• Change over molds with required inserts.
• Return molds to storage when ready for next run.
• Support set ups and mold changes as needed.
• Work safely and follow procedures.
• Maintain inventory of bolts, pins, O-rings, tools, and tooling.
• Suggest equipment and process improvements.
• Assist in machining operations and expand machining skills.
• Document all work performed on molds.

Skills

Diamond polish

Mold construction

Mold functionality

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Bridge crane system

Bridge-Port

Lathe

Drill press

Surface grinder

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 - $22.50 / Hour

The Second Shift Tool Room Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and preparing molds and fixtures to ensure they are ready for production. This role performs preventative maintenance, inspections, mold changeovers, repairs, and documentation while operating a variety of machining and tooling equipment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Maintain all molds and fixtures in good working order.
• Clean and inspect molds between production runs. This includes full PM’s.
• Repairs molds and components as necessary, notifying tooling lead of any issues.
• Fill out paperwork for all repairs and maintenance performed on tooling.
• Tag molds with red or green tags to keep track of mold status (pm, need pm, what inserts are installed in mold base, mold damage, needs repair, etc.)
• Change over molds with required inserts.
• When appropriate, returns molds (ready for next production run) to storage area and stores in correct location.
• Support set ups and set molds when needed.
• Work in a safety conscious manner
• Help maintain inventory of all necessary components (bolts, pins, O-rings, tools and other tooling)
• Look for and suggest ways to improve equipment and processes.
• Assist in machining operations, continue to expand machining skills.
• Documents work performed on molds

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform Diamond Polish
• Knowledge of basic mold construction and functionality
• Operate bridge crane system, Bridge-Port, Lathes, Drill Press, and surface grinder

Knowledgeable inawidevarietyofhandandpowertoolssuch as wrenches, hammers, drills, pyrometers, torque wrenches, etc.

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Clocks in/out of work orders and for breaks in IQMS.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 70 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Certified to perform ice blasting
• Must maintain forklift license
• May require Flexibility with work Schedule
• Understanding of all areas outlined on the Skills Checklist

Mar-Bal Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions, duties, and responsibilities as the need arises. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.