Tooling Technician

Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions); Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) in Winchester, KY is seeking a skilled mold maintenance technician to support our in-house tool repair shop. The ideal candidate will hold a Journeyman tool and die certification or proven experience repairing injection molds and stamping dies.

You will perform mold disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, preventive maintenance, and hot runner work, with safety and quality standards in mind. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman tool and die certification or proven experience repairing injection molds and stamping dies.
• Familiarity with construction tolerances, dimensions, torque values, and surface hardness.
• Experience using measurement devices to 0.001 inch.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds; surface clean, polish, and clean water channels.
• Perform mold preventive maintenance and repairs to meet production standards.
• Work with hot runner systems, including wiring and temperature control basics.
• Document mold problems and interface with technicians, supervisors, and engineers.
• Occasional overtime/weekend work; operate overhead crane and rigging systems.

Skills

Machinist experience

Mold maintenance

Injection mold repair

Hot runner knowledge

Electrical basics

Education

Journeyman tool and die certification

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Overview

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

Overview

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW

The person in this position will facilitate mold maintenance and repair activities within Infiltrators in-house tool repair shop. The ideal candidate would have a Journeyman’s card or certification in tool and die. In lieu of a certification the person must have experience repairing injection mold or stamping tooling. This person must have experience as a machinist and ideally injection mold hot runner manifold repair.

Job Description

• Perform mold related disassembly, cleaning and reassembly as needed, this may include surface cleaning and polishing, hand, or air assisted sanding/grinding/filing/stoning and internal cleaning of water channels.
• Perform mold preventive maintenance activities such as cleaning and lubricating molds.
• Performs mold repairs and improvements as required by production to meet standards. Must be able to safely perform, manage priorities, and work with a sense of urgency.
• At times mold repair work will be inside the molding machinery following all accepted safety procedures.
• Perform hot runner system cleaning, disassembly and reassembly as needed, familiar with basic electrical skills as related to hot runner wiring and temperature control.
• Document specific mold related problems and interface with Process Technicians, Production Supervisors, Engineering, and others.
• Flexibility in working hours - overtime and weekend work are sometimes a requirement.
• Use of overhead crane and gantry rigging systems, certification in advanced rigging skills.
• Forklift and man lift equipment, along with working at elevated heights with use of safety systems and fall protection equipment.

Basic computer skills with experience in Microsoft Applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• A tool and die Journeyman’s or certification is preferred but candidates who demonstrate experience in repairing injection mold or stamping dies will be considered. The candidate must have machinist experience and ideally experience with injection mold hot runner systems.
• Familiarity with construction tolerances, dimensions, torque values, and surface hardness.
• Familiarity with measuring devices such as scales, indicators, calipers, and micrometers to 0.001 inch.
• Experience in machine components using (non-CNC) metal working equipment such as a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, is desired.
• Certification as a welder is desired.

Company Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

• 100% paid by ADS.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.