Tooling Maintenance Lead

Nordson Corporation; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation seeks a Lead of Tooling to supervise a team of mold maintenance technicians, ensuring operational efficiency. The role encompasses leadership, technical proficiency in mold maintenance, and collaboration with vendors, requiring a minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial machinery. This position promises a dynamic work environment that emphasizes continuous team development and effective problem-solving.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience with industrial machinery and injection molds preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of ten mold maintenance technicians.
• Follow mold requirements and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with vendors and diagnose tooling/molding issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Math and reading comprehension

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

CMMs

2D and 3D CAD

Job description

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The Lead of Tooling oversees a team of ten mold maintenance technicians, supervising the organization and maintenance of

tools. Responsibilities include following mold requirements, preparing and inspecting molds, and keeping accurate records. The

role requires effective use of various tools, training technicians, supervising workloads, and collaborating with vendors and the

molding team to resolve tooling issues. Overall, the Lead ensures operational efficiency and team development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Leadership skills to oversee the team of ten mold maintenance technicians

· High level of knowledge on tool assembly.

· Maintaining the team’s organization of tools and components

· Follow IQMS RT Scheduler mold requirements, as determined by the planner

· Green-tag readied molds; move to the staging area in the molding department

· Disassemble & clean molds; inspect for problems.

· Install changeover parts, as required

· Take measurements to determine wear & proper sizes of pins, bushings, and hold dimensions

· Keep records up to date, including mold tagging system.

· Other duties as assigned

· Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment

· Use had power tools, Bridgeport’s, Grinders and lathes

· Able to train other mold maintenance technicians

· Able to use the Ice Blaster as required

· Able to supervise and lead team workload

· Able to work with outside vendors and create requisitions

· Able to work with the molding team, press side.

· Able to diagnose tooling/molding issues

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Minimum 8 years of experience working with industrial machinery and/or automotive in a mechanical aspect

· Experience working with injection molds, preferred

· Experience with forklift and pallet jack operation, preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Math and reading comprehension

· Organizational skills related to tooling

· Ability to read and understand work instructions

· Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

· Mechanical aptitude

· Ability to utilize measurement equipment in the tool shop. Including but not limited to micrometers, CMMs preferred

· Able to read 2D and 3D CAD

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
• satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
• accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent stooping and bending. Regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Physical ability to lift up to 50

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated

against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other

status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal

check, consistent with applicable laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

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