Tooling Maintenance Tech II -12 hour day shift

Teel Plastics, Inc.; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Teel Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Tooling Maintenance Tech II to perform cleaning, assembly, inspection, and repair of tooling. The role supports production trials, maintaining the Tool Crib, and ensuring tooling readiness for Engineering and Production.

The position requires 1+ years at Level 1 or 5+ years overall in extrusion tooling environments, with machining or fabrication experience preferred and the ability to read drawings. Working 7am-7pm on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1+ years as Level 1 and/or 5+ years of experience with Plastic Extrusion Tool Crib or Tool Room.
• Training and experience in Machining or Fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret prints/drawings.
• Experience in machining or shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disassembles/assembles, inspects tooling.
• Picks Orders for upcoming Production Jobs
• Returns clean and inspected tooling to correct locations.
• Check and inspect heaterbands and thermocouples
• Communicates tooling issues and timing of availability to Production and NPPD
• Clean and maintain Tool Crib Equipment
• Consults with Tooling Maintenance Tech III or Process Engineer when tooling needs repair or replacement.
• Conducts minor Tooling/Component repairs as needed (Surface Grinder and Lathe)
• Read and interpret drawings for assembly and repair
• Additional project as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Read drawings

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Surface Grinder

Lathe

Job description

Teel Plastics makes products that matter and make lives better. Known for our friendly culture, Teel has received numerous safety and industry-wide awards and recognitions, including the 2022 Plastics News Processor of the Year Award. We are a growing company offering competitive pay and benefits with a history of investing in our employees’ growth and development. See what opportunities are available at Teel!

Company Info

Teel Plastics is a world-class, technology-driven manufacturer of highly engineered and complex plastic components specializing in plastic extrusion and injection molding. A winner of Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year, Teel serves the agriscience, laboratory sampling bags, medical, consumer cosmetics, water treatment, flex-film cores, and industrial piping markets. The Company was founded in 1951 and has developed a reputation for superior quality, materials expertise, collaborative product development, and exceptional customer service.

Teel Plastics continues to grow significantly through its commitment to meet customer needs on a consistent basis. “Providing quality and service second to none” drives a company culture of continuous improvement and helps foster skilled and experienced employees dedicated to long-term customer and supplier relationships. The company serves a worldwide customer base from four manufacturing facilities located in Baraboo, WI.

About the Role

working 7am-7pm on a rotating 2,2, 3 schedule (includes working every other weekend)

The Tooling Maintenance Tech II is responsible for cleaning, assembly/disassembly and inspecting tooling. Issue tooling for Production and Engineering trials, return clean inspected tooling back into inventory. Cleaning and maintaining the Tool Crib and its equipment. Tag tooling that requires repair or replacement. The Level II requires 1 or more years as a Level 1 or 5 years of previous experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans, disassembles/assembles, inspects tooling.
• Picks Orders for upcoming Production Jobs
• Returns clean and inspected tooling to correct locations.
• Check and inspect heaterbands and thermocouples
• Communicates tooling issues and timing of availability to Production and NPPD
• Clean and maintain Tool Crib Equipment
• Consults with Tooling Maintenance Tech III or Process Engineer when tooling needs repair or replacement.
• Conducts minor Tooling/Component repairs as needed Surface Grinder and Lathes
• Read and interpret drawings for assembly and repair
• Additional project as assigned by supervisor.

What You Need

• High School diploma required.
• 1 or more years as a Level 1 and/or 5 or more years of experience with Plastic Extrusion Tool Crib or Tool Room required.
• Training and experience in Machining or Fabrication preferred.
• Ability read and interpret prints/drawings.
• Strong mechanical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in machining or shop environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Travel Requirements – Valid Driver’s License to travel between buildings when required.

Closing Statement

This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Teel Plastics is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.

Physical Work Requirements

Describe any unusual physical aspects of work required in this position such as constant standing or walking, uncommon hearing or sight demands or awkward posture.

Standing and walking throughout the entire 8–12-hour shift. Frequent lifting of heavy tooling required.

Lifting Required

• 1-Occasional
• 2-Frequent
• 3-Constant
• Essential/Non-Essential
• 1
• 2
• 3
• Essential/Non-Essential
• 1
• 2
• 3
• Essential/Non-Essential
• 1
• 2
• 3
• Essential/Non-Essential
• E
• N/E
• E
• N/E
• X
• Light (to 10 lbs.)
• X
• X
• Heavy (to 50 lbs.)
• X
• Medium (to 30 lbs.)
• X
• Very Heavy (over 50 lbs.)

Physical Demands

• 1-Occasional
• 2-Frequent
• 3-Constant
• Essential/Non-Essential
• 1
• 2
• 3
• Essential/Non-Essential
• 1
• 2
• 3
• Essential/Non-Essential
• E
• N/E
• E
• N/E
• X
• Coincidence
• X
• Seeing
• X
• X
• Hearing
• X
• X
• Carrying
• X
• Standing
• X
• X
• Walking
• X
• X
• Grasping
• X
• X
• Kneeling
• X
• X
• Climbing
• X
• X
• Bending
• X
• X
• Pulling
• X
• X
• Pushing
• X
• X
• Finger Manipulation
• X
• X
• Arm Manipulation
• X
• X
• High Noise Levels
• X
• X
• Limited Visibility
• X
• Temperature Changes
• X
• X
• Exposure to Fumes
• X
• Exposure to Dust
• X
• X
• Other (Explain)
• Other (Explain)

Briefly describe any equipment used. Working machine tool that create dust and sharp chips.

EEO/AA/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. Teel Plastics offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin or disability. Teel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, 608-355-1630.