Tool Room Technician - CAV

Mack Molding; Cavendish (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mack Molding Co. seeks an skilled machinist to support injection-molding operations. You will set up molds, operate CNC equipment, and perform tool repairs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, following ISO procedures, and assisting in setup. Candidates should have an associate degree or technical certificate and strong math/mechanical aptitude with experience in machine tools and welding equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate from a two-year college or technical school.
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude; ability to operate safely all machinist tools, equipment, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and motorized lift devices, fork truck, hand and power tools; operate machine tools, cranes, meters, CNC, and welding devices.
• See, read, and follow departmental procedures; complete and maintain forms, reports, logs, and charting; read blueprints; understand procurement procedures.
• Quality: paperwork accuracy; follow work instructions; report tool/mold/fixture problems to supervisor.
• Productivity: meet performance standards; drive problem solving and cost reductions via tool/mold repairs and troubleshooting.
• Health/Safety: follow safety rules, wear PPE, report hazards; participate in safety initiatives.
• Teamwork/Flexibility: OT availability; rotate between jobs/departments; train others.
• Set Up: assist in area/workstation setup; ensure equipment operates properly.
• Other: routine safety, PM, and other inspections.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machinist tools operation

Education

Associate degree or certificate (2-year)

Technical school training

Tools

CNC

Machine tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Essential Functions:

Possesses working knowledge of hand tools and machinery;

Possesses working knowledge of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment;

Performs die setting functions;

Operates and maintains tool room equipment and machinery;

Troubleshoots and repairs molds/tools/fixtures/hydraulic cylinders as directed, to
maximize efficiency and quality of production;

Possesses working knowledge of basic electrical wiring;

Maintains required inventories to support department functions;

Participates and drives cost reduction initiatives;

See, reads and follows all ISO procedures, and completes departmental paperwork,
sheets, and logs;

Maintains a safe, clean, and professional working environment;

Fosters a cooperative, productive, and team oriented environment;

Follows and adheres to lock out/tag out program;

Maintains good attendance, flexibility in job assignments, adaptable to changing business
needs, and continually learns and applies new skills;

Meets minimum physical/mental demands with or without reasonable accommodation;

Complies with all company policies and procedures;

Trains others on knowledge and skills mastered;

Other duties as assigned.

General Duties / Responsibilities / Mental Demands:

Operate Equipment: Able to operate hand and motorized lift devices, fork truck, hand, and
power tools; operate machine tools, cranes, meters, CNC, and
welding devices.

Administrative: See, read, and follow departmental procedures in accordance with
specific documentation and ISO procedure; complete and maintain
general forms, reports, logs, and charting; read and work with
blueprints; understand procurement procedures.

Quality: Paperwork accuracy; follow work instructions; recognize
tool/mold/fixture problems and report to supervisor

Productivity: Meet established performance standards; drive problem solving
activities and cost reductions via tool/mold repairs and troubleshooting; keep department equipment running efficiently and on schedule; analyze, identify, and solve mold repair issues; assemble and disassemble molds, fixtures, stones, and polishes; sharpen tools and other equipment repairs as assigned.

Health/Safety: Follow safety rules, guidelines, and training given; cleanliness of
workstation/housekeeping; maintain good personal hygiene; wear all
required and appropriate PPE; recognize hazards and report or fix;
participate in safety initiatives; report all accidents/injuries/near
misses immediately; practice safe work habits.

Teamwork/Flexibility: Available for OT; interact with co-workers professionally; contribute
to a positive work environment; adapt to job/business demands;
learn and apply new skills; support co-workers and company
initiatives; rotate between jobs/departments as needed. Train other
on knowledge and skills mastered.

Set Up: Assist in area/work station/workbench/press set up as needed; help
find efficient and effective methods; set up department equipment
and ensure operating properly.

Other: Routine safety, PM, and other inspections.

Pre-Requisites/Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree or certificate from a two-year college or technical school; strong math and
mechanical aptitude; ability to operate safely all machinist tools, equipment, and hand tools in the department.