Tooling Maintenance Technician- Off Shifts

Thogus Injection Molding; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Holidays

PTO after 90 days

Parental Leave

401k with Employer Match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Thogus Injection Molding in Avon Lake, OH is hiring a Mold Maintenance Technician to support the injection molding process. You will perform preventive maintenance on precision molds, inspect for damage, and rebuild tools per engineering specifications.

The role requires blueprint literacy, tool room organization, and the ability to read ERP work orders. Preferred candidates have a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical degree and/or five years of related experience.
• Injection molding experience preferred; alternate industry experience considered.
• Ability to read tooling blueprints and engineering prints.
• Experience in preventive maintenance on molds, dies, or similar tooling.
• Strong math, shop measurements, and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and store molds according to ERP procedures.
• Inspect molds for damage and perform minor repairs.
• Organize tool room and request shop supplies; update schedules as needed.
• Read tooling blueprints/prints and support tooling/process engineering.
• Support production with planned maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Mold maintenance

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

CNC programming

Preventive maintenance

Tooling setup

ERP navigation

Quality inspection

Education

Technical degree (2-year) or equivalent

Tools

IQMS ERP

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM software

Surface Grinder

EDM (Sinker)

5-axis VMC Haas

Job description

Position Overview:The Mold Maintenance Technician is responsible performing preventive maintenance on all precision molds to support the injection molding process, and is is expected to perform job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s core values.Sign-On Bonus12 Paid Holidays (including your Birthday)PTO after 90 daysPerfect Attendance DaysPaid Parental LeaveConsistent schedule and hours (40hrs guaranteed)- 2nd or 3rd Shift2nd Shift- 3:30p to 12a Mon-Fri3rd Shift- 11:30p to 8a Sun-ThursOvertime opportunities401k with Employer MatchComprehensive Benefits (including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life)Temperature controlled (Air Conditioned)Essential Job Functions:Performs preventive maintenance on all molds by disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and storing molds according to the ERP System.Performs inspection for damage to molds and performs minor repairs.Analyze manufacturing feasibility and specifications using knowledge of tool design, shop math, and assembly procedures to re-build tools and dies.Ability to read tooling blueprints and/or engineering parts/welded prints, and work orders.Works with little direction while performing maintenance on tools or fixtures for production.Organize tool room and request shop supplies as needed.Updates tool room schedule as needed with minimal direction from manager.Takes direction from Lead Tooling Tech and/or the Tool Room Manager as to daily activities.Regular and punctual attendance.Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organizationRequired Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAble to react to change and perform other tasks as assignedReflects a positive professional image, leads with direction and optimismProactive, Self-starter / MotivatedAble to read and interpret blueprintsExperience in measurement techniques and practiceEducation, Training and/or Experience2 year technical degree and/orFive years of related experience and/or training –OR-Equivalent combination of education and experienceInjection molding experience preferred, alternate industry experience will be consideredExperience in preventive maintenance on molds, dies, or similarLanguage SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to communicate verbally and in written form detailed technical notes on troubleshooting activity and progress on repairs and PM work ordersMathematical SkillsAddition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteERP navigation (IQMS Preferred)Other Skills and Abilities:Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingIndustrial SafetyAdaptabilityDependabilityPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required toStand and walkReach with hands and use hands to finger, handle, or feelThe employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balanceThe employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptionThogus’ Core ValuesPassion –Desire to make a positive impact and inspire others to do the same.Honest and Integrity -Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.Dedication-Team focused to execute tasks with a positive attitude, sense of significance, and enthusiasm.Mutual Respect-Considerate of others’ ideas, feelings, beliefs, or property; giving it even if you don’t get it.The Edge-Commitment to adaptation, breaking tradition, and accepting change.You should be proficient in:Mechanical Troubleshooting SkillsCNC ProgrammingISO 9001 Certification ExperienceCAD/CAM SoftwareTool/Die/Mold Repair SkillsInjection Molding ExperienceTool/Die/Mold Setup ExperienceBlueprint ReadingPreventive MaintenanceMachines & technologies you'll use:Surface GrinderEDM Machine (Sinker)CAD Software (Solidworks)ERP SoftwareCAM Software (Mastercam, Siemens NX)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas)