Tooling Mold Maintenance Technician

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician for the SEWS Components Division – Tooling Mold Maintenance. The role involves assembling/disassembling molds, performing overhauls, and ensuring tooling quality per instructions and drawings.

The candidate should have a two-year degree in Machine Tool Technology or Maintenance and 1–3 years of mold maintenance experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work at a fast pace. OSHA safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a two-year machine tool technology or maintenance degree.
• 1-3 years of on-the-job experience with injection mold maintenance.
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to handle delicate components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/disassemble molds following work instructions and blueprints.
• Perform preventative maintenance and overhauls on tooling.
• Quality check all fabricated tooling.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and document tooling work orders.
• Communicate with other departments regarding mold activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Willing to learn

Education

Two-year Machine Tool Technology degree / Maintenance degree

Tools

Surface grinders

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Maintenance Technician

SHIFT

B Shift

LOCATION

FR

SECTION OR DEPT

SEWS Components Division – Tooling Mold Maintenance

REPORTS TO

David Duncan

BASIC POSITION DUTIES

Position will assemble/disassemble molds following applicable work instructions and blueprints; perform overhauls (preventative maintenance); parts fitting, shape mold components in accordance with training guidelines and understand parts mating position and function. Measure dimensions using appropriate measuring devices. Perform troubleshooting and utilize surface grinders, hand tools and or welding equipment.

• Assemble/disassemble molds following applicable work instructions and blueprints.


• Perform Overhauls (Preventative Maintenance); Parts fitting and shape mold components in accordance with training guidelines and understand parts mating, position, and function.


• Perform quality assurance checks on all fabricated tooling.


• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.


• Prepare required documentation (i.e. tooling work orders, quality inspection reports, etc.).


• Ensure proper verbal/written communication with other departments in regard to mold activities.


• Perform all job duties per OSHA guidelines, safety rules, and housekeeping requirements and ensure other maintenance associates follow the proper guidelines, rules, and requirements.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Two-year Machine Tool Technology degree/Maintenance degree, 1-3 years on the job experience with injection mold maintenance. Must possess fine motor skills for handling delicate components and be able to perform frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying; must possess excellent oral & written communications skills. Must be willing to learn and be able to work at a fast pace.

The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description but describes the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual assigned to this position. The department manager may at times change or add to the above duties.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.